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'''Kraftwerk''' were a [[Germany|German]] group instrumental in developing electronic music. They attempted to create a music that was true to the spirit of [[Europe]], in contrast to the many bands at the time who were copying [[American]] musical models. They also celebrated what they perceived to be the beauty of technology  - songs such as Neon Lights, Europe Endless, Trans-Europe Express and Autobahn reflected their ethos.

'''Kraftwerk''' are a [[Germany|German]] group considered to be leading pioneers in development of electronic music.

 

Kraftwerk were founded by [[Ralf Hutter]] and [[Florian Schneider]] who met while studying at the [[Dusselforf]] Conservatoire. Growing tired of traditional musical instruments, Ralf and Florian began experimenting with new technologies such as [[sythesisers]], tape loops, [[drum machines]] and [[vocoders]].

 

Their breakthrough came in 1974 with the album [[Autobahn]], the title track of which was a hit both in America and Europe. By this time [[Wolfgang Flur]] and [[Karl Bartos]] had joined the group and the rest of the 1970s and early 80s were a golden period for the band.

 

Their songs celebrate the beauty of technology  - songs such as Neon Lights, Europe Endless, Trans-Europe Express and Autobahn reflect this ethos.