
Kraftwerk
Group
Kraftwerk are a German electronic music band founded in 1970 in Düsseldorf by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. Known as pioneers of electronic music, Kraftwerk significantly contributed to shaping the sound of modern music with their innovation in the field of synthesizers and drum machines. Their distinctive minimalist and robotic sound, along with their innovative for the time live performances, paved the way for later pop, dance, and technologically influenced music. Significant albums of theirs include "Autobahn," "Trans-Europe Express," and "The Man-Machine." Kraftwerk have influenced countless artists and are considered fundamental to the development of the electronic music scene worldwide.