Florian Schneider, co-founder of the German bandKraftwerk, has died after a short battle with cancer.
A representative for the band confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday.
The Guardianreports Schneider passed away a week ago and has already had a private burial.
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Schneider and Hutter formed Kraftwerk in Dusseldorf in 1970 becoming one of the first acts to popularize electronic music.
The pair were highly influential pioneers of the genre featuring electrical musical instruments like synthesizers and drum machines.
The band announced a 50th-anniversary tour in 2020 but were forced to postpone due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Schneider celebrated his 73rd birthday on April 7.
