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He was innovator of electronic music with the group the German electronic band redefined popular music and impacting musicians ranging from Bowie to Run-DMC.

Currently, the musical tools and performance items utilized by the musician for producing Kraftwerk's iconic tracks throughout two decades are estimated to earn a high six-figure sum as they go under the hammer at auction next month.

Exclusive Preview for Unreleased Solo Project

Recordings related to his own venture he had been creating just before he died after a cancer diagnosis in his seventies back in 2020 can be heard initially through a clip about the auction.

Wide Array of Personal Belongings

Together with his portable synth, the wooden flute plus voice modulators – which he used creating mechanical-sounding vocals – collectors will get a chance to acquire approximately 500 items from his estate at the auction.

Among them are his set exceeding 100 brass and woodwind instruments, several snapshots, eyewear, the ID used on tour through the late '70s and Volkswagen vehicle, given a gray finish.

The bike he rode, which he rode for the Tour de France clip also pictured in the release's graphics, is also for sale this November 19.

Sale Information

The total estimated value from the event falls between $450K and $650K.

They were innovators – they were one of the first bands with electronic gear producing sounds unlike anything prior.

Other bands found their tracks incredible. They came across this new pathway within sound pioneered by the band. This motivated many acts to move in the direction synthesizer-based tunes.

Featured Lots

• One voice modulator possibly utilized on albums for recordings The Man Machine in 1978 plus later releases is expected to sell $30,000 to $50,000.
• The portable EMS model believed to be the one used in early work Autobahn is appraised for a mid-range sum.
• His wind instrument, a specific model that Schneider used during live acts through the early '70s, may sell for up to five figures.

Quirky and Personal Items

In the affordable range, an assortment of nearly 100 instant photos Schneider took showing his musical tools is available for $100 to $200.

More unusual pieces, such as a see-through, vibrant yellow instrument and an unusual insect replica, which was mounted in his workspace, have estimates of $200 to $400.

His framed green-tinted shades along with instant photos of him wearing them are listed at $300 to $500.

Estate’s Statement

His view was that gear deserves activity and circulated – not sitting idle or remaining untouched. His desire was his tools to go to individuals that will cherish them: artists, gatherers and those inspired by audio creativity.

Lasting Influence

Recalling their contribution, an influential artist said: Initially, we were fans. Their work that made us all pay attention: this is new. They were doing something different … fresh sounds – they deliberately moved past earlier approaches.”