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He was innovator of electronic music and his ensemble the German electronic band revolutionized popular music and influenced artists including Bowie, New Order, Coldplay, and Run-DMC.

Now, the electronic equipment and performance items utilized by the musician to create some of the band’s best-known songs during the '70s and '80s may bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars during the upcoming sale at auction next month.

Exclusive Preview into Late Solo Project

Music from an independent endeavor that Schneider was working on prior to his passing after a cancer diagnosis aged 73 in 2020 is available for the first time in a video related to the event.

Wide Array from His Possessions

Alongside his portable synth, his flute plus voice modulators – utilized by him for robotic vocal effects – fans can try to acquire nearly 500 his personal effects at the auction.

This encompasses the assortment of more than 100 musical wind tools, many instant photos, his sunglasses, the ID used on tour through the late '70s plus his custom van, which he custom-painted grey.

His Panasonic Panaracer bicycle, used by him during the band's video and shown on the cover art, will be auctioned later this month.

Bidding Particulars

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

The group was revolutionary – among the earliest acts with electronic gear producing sounds unlike anything prior.

Fellow musicians viewed their songs astonishing. They came across a fresh route in music that Kraftwerk created. It inspired a lot of bands to move in the direction synthesizer-based tunes.

Featured Lots

• One voice modulator possibly the one Kraftwerk used on their albums during their peak and early '80s work is expected to sell a high estimate.
• A suitcase synthesizer thought to be the one used for Autobahn their iconic release is appraised for $15,000 to $20,000.
• The alto flute, a specific model played by him on stage with the synthesiser until 1974, carries an estimate of $8K–$10K.

Distinctive Objects

In the affordable range, an assortment of about 90 Polaroid photographs Schneider took featuring his wind collection is on sale at a low estimate.

More unusual pieces, like a clear, bright yellow acrylic guitar and a “very unique” fly sculpture, which was mounted in his workspace, are priced at $200–$400.

The musician's green-tinted shades plus snapshots showing him with these are estimated at under $500.

Official Message

He always believed that instruments should be used and shared – not left unused or remaining untouched. He hoped his instruments to find their way to enthusiasts that will cherish them: musicians, collectors and fans by audio creativity.

Enduring Impact

Recalling their contribution, a well-known drummer commented: Starting out, we were fans. Their work which prompted us sit up and say: what is this?. They produced unique material … something completely new – they were consciously rejecting earlier approaches.”