Kraftwerk founder member Florian Schneider has quit the band, according to a posting on the band’s official fan site.

Schneider, one of the last two co-founders along with Ralf Hutter, of the legendary German electro act, has given no reason for his departure, but is now understood to be working on a solo venture.

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Kraftwerk are still due to support Radiohead when they tour Central and South America.

The dates are:

Mexico City, Mexico Foro Sol (March 15, 16)

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Praca Da Apoteose (20)

São Paulo, Brazil Chácara Do Jockey (22)

Buenos Aires, Argentina Club Ciudad (24)

Santiago, Chile San Carlos de Apoquindo Stadium (26, 27)

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