Formed in Düsseldorf, Germany in 1970 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk are pioneers of electronic music whose innovative fusion of technology, rhythm, and minimalism reshaped modern sound. With groundbreaking albums such as *Autobahn*, *Trans-Europe Express*, and *The Man-Machine*, they established a blueprint for genres ranging from synth-pop to techno and hip-hop. Known for their visionary use of synthesizers, vocoders, and robotics, Kraftwerk’s influence extends far beyond their era, earning them recognition as one of the most transformative and influential groups in music history.