Kraftwerk

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Kraftwerk: quick facts

Sourced, updated Sep 2026

Members: Ralf Hütter, Henning Schmitz, Falk Grieffenhagen and Georg Bongartz
Nationality: German
Based in: Düsseldorf, Germany
Genres: Electronic, Synth-pop, Krautrock
Labels: Kling Klang (founder)
Active since: 1970

Essential tracks

Autobahn1974
Trans-Europe Express1977
The Model1978
Computer Love1981
Tour de France1983

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Past festival appearances

Where Kraftwerk has played

Lollapalooza (Chicago, United States) 2025

Jul 31 - Aug 3, 2025 Chicago, United States

Coachella (Indio, United States) 2025

Apr 11 - 20, 2025 Indio, United States

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Kraftwerk

Where are Kraftwerk from?

Kraftwerk are from German. Today they are based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Who are the members of Kraftwerk?

Kraftwerk are Ralf Hütter, Henning Schmitz, Falk Grieffenhagen and Georg Bongartz.

What kind of music does Kraftwerk play?

Kraftwerk play electronic, synth-pop and krautrock.

Does Kraftwerk have a record label?

Yes. Kraftwerk founded Kling Klang.

What are Kraftwerk's best known tracks?

Signature tracks include "Autobahn" (1974), "Trans-Europe Express" (1977) and "The Model" (1978).

Does Kraftwerk still tour?

Yes. As of 2026 Kraftwerk continues to tour with its multimedia 3-D concert show, celebrating the band's fiftieth anniversary.

Does Kraftwerk sing in German?

Autobahn was released only with German lyrics. Most later albums came out in separate German and English versions for different markets.

How long is Kraftwerk's Autobahn?

The album version of Autobahn runs 22 minutes 43 seconds, while the single edit is 3 minutes 28 seconds.

Does Kraftwerk still make music?

Their last studio album was Tour de France Soundtracks in 2003. Since then they have focused on live shows and reissues, including the live album 3-D The Catalogue in 2017.