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He was trailblazer in the electronic genre with the group Kraftwerk revolutionized mainstream melodies and influenced performers from David Bowie and New Order to Coldplay and Run-DMC.

Currently, the musical tools along with devices employed by Schneider in crafting Kraftwerk's iconic tracks throughout two decades may bring in substantial bids as they go under the hammer at auction next month.

Rare Glimpse for Unreleased Individual Composition

Compositions from an independent endeavor he had been creating prior to his passing after a cancer diagnosis aged 73 back in 2020 is available initially in a video related to the event.

Wide Array of His Items

Together with his portable synth, his flute and his vocoders – that he employed for robotic vocal effects – collectors can try to buy nearly 500 items from his estate through bidding.

Among them are his set of more than 100 brass and woodwind instruments, many instant photos, eyewear, his travel document he used while touring before 1979 plus his custom van, painted in a gray hue.

The bike he rode, which he rode during the band's video and shown on the single’s artwork, will also go under the hammer on 19 November.

Auction Details

The projected worth of the sale ranges from $450,000 to $650,000.

The group was revolutionary – as pioneers employing synthesizers and they created music entirely new to listeners.

Other bands considered their music astonishing. They came across a fresh route within sound developed by the group. It inspired many acts to explore of using synthesised electronic music.

Featured Lots

• An effects unit possibly employed by the band for recordings during their peak and early '80s work could fetch a high estimate.
• The portable EMS model thought to be employed in early work Autobahn is valued at $15K–$20K.
• His wind instrument, an Orsi G alto played by him during live acts before moving on, may sell for up to five figures.

Unique Belongings

Among the lowest-priced items, a collection with dozens of snapshots photographed by him of his woodwind and brass instruments can be bought for a modest sum.

Other quirky objects, including a transparent, vibrant yellow instrument and an unusual insect replica, which was mounted at his studio, are priced at $200–$400.

Schneider’s gold-framed eyewear with green lenses plus snapshots of him wearing them are listed at under $500.

Official Message

He always believed that instruments should be used and enjoyed by others – not stored away or remaining untouched. He wanted his instruments to find their way to enthusiasts who would truly value them: artists, gatherers and those inspired through music.

Ongoing Legacy

Considering their contribution, a well-known drummer stated: “From the early days, they inspired us. Autobahn was an album that made us all sit up and say: what’s this?. They created innovative work … entirely original – they intentionally avoided previous styles.”