Why Kraftwerk and Florian Schneider matter to all guitarists – no
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In subtle ways, Kraftwerk’s groundbreaking synthpop wormed its way into guitar culture and tastes too. With the passing of Florian Schneider, is it finally time to accept that Kraftwerk can be as important as Howlin’ Wolf in your playlist?
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Kraftwerk Co-Founder Florian Schneider Dead at 73
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Florian Schneider dead: Kraftwerk founder who inspired David Bowie
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KRAFTWERK The Man-Machine [Aka: Die Mensch-Maschine] reviews
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Kraftwerk Co-Founder Florian Schneider Dead at 73
KORG US - We are absolutely gutted to hear about the
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Kraftwerk Co-Founder Florian Schneider Dies of Cancer at 73
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Florian Schneider death: Kraftwerk musician dies, aged 73
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4.A Kraftwerk and Sexuality
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Florian Schneider's 10 Essential Songs, in Kraftwerk and Beyond
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Radioactivities: The Life and Times of Mr. and Mrs. Kraftwerk
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Kraftwerk's Florian Schneider Made Music For Humans, Not For