Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.
Radiohead has drafted legendary German electronica act Kraftwerk to
support its spring tour of Latin America, which begins March 15-16
in Mexico City. Kraftwerk will also play headlining shows April
25-26 in Wolfsburg, Germany.
However, the group's lineup appears to be in flux. Founding member
Florian Schneider, who did not appear onstage with Kraftwerk during
its 2008 world tour, has left the group, according to Kraftwerk's
official
fan Web site.
Lone remaining original member Ralf Hutter told the New Zealand
Herald in September that Schneider has spent the last few years
"working on other projects; technical things."
Last year, Schneider was replaced onstage by Stefan Pfaffe. The
group also includes Fritz Hilpert and Henning Schmitz.
Here are Kraftwerk's tour dates:
March 15-16: Mexico City (Foro Sol)
March 20: Rio de Janeiro (Praca da Apoteose)
March 22: Sao Paulo, Brazil (Chacara Do Jockey)
March 24: Buenos Aires, (Club Ciduad)
March 26-27: Santiago, Chile (San Carlos De Apoquindo)
April 25-26: Wolfsburg, Germany (Altes Heizkraftwerk)