Breaking News: German musician, Florian Schnieder reportedly dead

Latest reports has it that the popular German musician Florian Schnieder has died.

The news of his death came a while ago, after Mannequin Records confirmed it on twitter on Wednesday.

Just reading on @markreedermfs facebook profile that Florian Schneider passed away.. we still don’t have public news but seems confirmed. Impossible to describe the impact of this hero
on the foundation of every genre of Electronic music. crazy, crazy loss. pic.twitter.com/KNyqQWyi5y

— Mannequin Records (@mannequinlabel) May 6, 2020

Florian Schneider was Born on April 07, 1947 in Dusseldorf, Germany. He was best known as one of the founding members of the electronic music group Kraftwerk, taking his role with the band until his departure in November 2008.

Florian Schneider-Esleben with Falf Hutter in 1970 founded “Kraftwerk”.They met in 1968 while studying at the Academy of Arts in Remscheid, then at the Robert Schumann Hochschule in Düsseldorf.

They played improvisational music together in the ensemble Organisation. Before meeting Hütter, Schneider had played with Eberhard Kranemann in the group Pissoff from 1967 to 1968.

From 1968 to 1969, Schneider played flute, with Ralf Hütter on Hammond organ, Eberhard Kranemann on bass and Paul Lovens on drums.

Many have known as a sound perfectionist, he was a good flute playlist who got many fans all over the world.

Florian also played violin, electric guitar – including slide guitar, and made use of synthesizers (both as a melodic instrument and as a sound processor).

Later he also created his own electronic flute instrument. After the release of their 1974 album, Autobahn, his use of acoustic instruments diminished.

Discography

Florian was a member (and founder) of “Kraftwerk” with Ralf Hütter.
Previous played in groups : “Pissoff” (1967-’68) and “Organisation” (1968-’69).

Singles

1: In Nomine Patris Feat. Florian Schneider – Die Beichte Der Päpste ‎(CD, Maxi) – 2007

2: Florian Schneider-Esleben* – Eberhard Kranemann – The Origins Of Kraftwerk – History Of Music (Soundcheck 1967) ‎(CDr) – 2009.

Tributes Pours As The Legendary Musician Dies

Although it has not been notified of the exact cause of Florian Schneider’s death, but many of his fans, family and friends are pouring out their heart felt tribute to the German music legend.

RIP Florian Schneider. Thanks for giving us Kraftwerk and changing pop music forever. pic.twitter.com/1X9b8vktTT

— Alfred Joyner (@alfredjoyner) May 6, 2020

RIP Florian Schneider. Thanks for giving us Kraftwerk and changing pop music forever. pic.twitter.com/1X9b8vktTT

— Alfred Joyner (@alfredjoyner) May 6, 2020

 

RIP Florian Schneider from Kraftwerk. pic.twitter.com/0wnjtr71oI

— Shane Parish (@shaneparishgtr) May 6, 2020

Sad news about Florian Schneider, one of the founding members of @Kraftwerk, who passed away at the age of 73.

— Headphone Commute (@H_C) May 6, 2020

RIP Florian Schneider from Kraftwerk. pic.twitter.com/0wnjtr71oI

— Shane Parish (@shaneparishgtr) May 6, 2020

I hope it’s not true about Florian Schneider but if it is i’m lost for words. pic.twitter.com/xNiC7VW65e

— billie ray martin (@billie_r_martin) May 6, 2020

Kraftwerk. Florian Schneider. Tristesse. pic.twitter.com/vPkwiSDGn2

— JeanPhilippe Balasse (@balasseE1) May 6, 2020

I’m going to be that person. No, Florian Schneider didn’t quit Kraftwerk over cycling differences. [Wiki page doing the rounds vs current page, as if Wiki is 100% trustworthy or something] pic.twitter.com/Y8jUR9veY0

— Alistair Coleman (@alistaircoleman) May 6, 2020