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Electronic Music Pioneer's Historic Gear Are Featured in US Auction
As a trailblazer of electronic music and his ensemble the German electronic band revolutionized popular music while inspiring musicians including Bowie, New Order, Coldplay, and Run-DMC.
Presently, the electronic equipment along with devices utilized by the musician for producing Kraftwerk's iconic tracks during the '70s and '80s are estimated to earn a high six-figure sum during the upcoming sale at auction next month.
Exclusive Preview of Final Solo Project
Recordings from an independent endeavor he had been creating just before he died after a cancer diagnosis in his seventies in 2020 is being shared for the first time through a clip about the auction.
Wide Array of His Items
In addition to his suitcase synthesiser, his flute and robotic voice devices – which he used creating mechanical-sounding vocals – collectors can try to purchase nearly 500 his personal effects through bidding.
These include the assortment exceeding 100 brass and woodwind instruments, numerous Polaroid photographs, his shades, the ID used on tour through the late '70s and Volkswagen vehicle, painted in a gray hue.
The bike he rode, featured for the Tour de France clip also pictured on the single’s artwork, is also for sale on 19 November.
Bidding Particulars
The projected worth from the event falls between $450K and $650K.
The group was revolutionary – as pioneers that used synthesisers and they created music that no one had ever heard of before.
Fellow musicians considered their music incredible. They came across this new pathway in music that Kraftwerk created. It inspired many acts to move in the direction electronic synth sounds.
Notable Pieces
- A vocoder possibly utilized on albums in productions The Man Machine in 1978 and early '80s work could fetch $30,000 to $50,000.
- The portable EMS model likely utilized for Autobahn the famous record is valued at $15,000 to $20,000.
- The alto flute, a specific model that Schneider used during live acts before moving on, may sell for $8K–$10K.
Quirky and Personal Items
In the affordable range, an assortment of nearly 100 instant photos photographed by him featuring his wind collection is on sale at a low estimate.
More unusual pieces, like a clear, bright yellow acrylic guitar and an unusual insect replica, which was mounted on Schneider’s studio wall, may go for $200 to $400.
Schneider’s gold-framed green-lens sunglasses along with instant photos featuring the glasses are estimated at $300 to $500.
Family’s Words
He always believed that instruments should be used and enjoyed by others – not left unused or collecting dust. His desire was his equipment to be passed to enthusiasts that will cherish them: musicians, collectors and those inspired by the art of sound.
Enduring Impact
Recalling their contribution, an influential artist commented: Starting out, we loved Kraftwerk. That record that had us sit up and say: what’s this?. They produced innovative work … something completely new – they were consciously rejecting previous styles.”
Debra Briggs
A passionate photographer and educator with over a decade of experience in capturing life's moments through the lens.
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