Nice piece. But a bit biased towards the American experience, I might add. In the early seventies, European progressive rock stations were leaning towards German electronic music (Kraftwerk just being one of many), with musicians like Klaus Schulze and bands like Amon Duul. They were followed closely by French and Belgian musicians who took a more…

The Kraftwerk Experience

So finally I was able to see a Kraftwerk show. In my home town of Utrecht, on the eve of the kick-off of the Tour de France 2015, the fourth of July. Was it memorable? That word is an understatement. It was legendary, moving. I think Kraftwerk is the most important and influential…