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This pioneer of electronic music and his ensemble the pioneering act revolutionized mainstream melodies while inspiring performers ranging from Bowie to Run-DMC.

Now, his synth gear and performance items employed by Schneider in crafting Kraftwerk's iconic tracks in the 1970s and 1980s could fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars during the upcoming sale at auction next month.

Rare Glimpse for Unreleased Individual Composition

Recordings related to his own venture that Schneider was working on shortly before his death due to cancer at 73 years old in 2020 is being shared for the first time via footage promoting the sale.

Extensive Collection of Personal Belongings

In addition to his portable synth, the wooden flute and robotic voice devices – that he employed for robotic vocal effects – enthusiasts will get a chance to buy around five hundred his personal effects in the sale.

These include his collection over a hundred wind and brass items, many instant photos, eyewear, the passport used on tour through the late '70s and Volkswagen vehicle, given a gray finish.

The bike he rode, which he rode during the band's video and is depicted on the cover art, will be auctioned this November 19.

Auction Details

The approximate sum for the auction ranges from $450,000 to $650,000.

The group was revolutionary – they were one of the first bands with electronic gear crafting compositions entirely new to listeners.

Additional artists viewed their songs astonishing. They came across an innovative direction for compositions developed by the group. It inspired numerous artists to explore electronic synth sounds.

Featured Lots

• A vocoder possibly utilized on albums for recordings from the late '70s and early '80s work could fetch $30,000 to $50,000.
• A suitcase synthesizer believed to be employed for Autobahn the famous record is appraised for $15K–$20K.
• His wind instrument, a classic design played by him during live acts before moving on, carries an estimate of $8,000 to $10,000.

Quirky and Personal Items

In the affordable range, a collection with dozens of snapshots photographed by him featuring his wind collection is available for $100 to $200.

Other quirky objects, like a clear, colorful bass plus a distinctive 16-inch model of a fly, displayed at his studio, are priced at $200 to $400.

His framed green-lens sunglasses and Polaroid photographs of him wearing them are estimated at under $500.

Official Message

He felt that gear deserves activity and shared – not left unused or collecting dust. He wanted his instruments to find their way to enthusiasts who would truly value them: artists, gatherers and those inspired through music.

Ongoing Legacy

Reflecting on their contribution, a well-known drummer commented: “From the early days, we were fans. That record which prompted us pay attention: what is this?. They created something different … entirely original – they intentionally avoided previous styles.”