About
Multi-instrumentalist who helped found the electronic music group Kraftwerk.
Before Fame
He studied at the Academy of Arts in Remscheid before founding Kraftwerk with Ralf Hütter in 1970.
Trivia
The track "V-2 Schneider" on David Bowie's album Heroes is titled after him.
Family Life
His father was architect Paul Schneider-Esleben. He had a daughter named Lisa.
Associated With
David Bowie was greatly influenced by his music and sound.