K. Plank

Konrad Plank is probably the most important German producer ever, and his creativity as a sound engineer helped to forge some of the most creative works form the Krautrock 70's scene.

Plank is most reputed for being the producer of Kraftwerk's early records, helping to configure their innovative and revolutionary sound.

During the 70's he also produced some of the most significant Krautrock bands like Neu!, Cluster (becoming almost a member of the band), Ash Ra Tempel, Holger Czukay (Can), and Guru Guru. During the mid 70's Plank built his legendary electronic studio in Cologne which was used by generations of artists.

He has also worked with Dieter Moebius as a duo recording 4 album studios, and during the 80's his services were required by a new generation of electronic influenced artists, such as Devo, Ultravox, Joy Division, and the Eurythmics.

He has also worked in all sort of pop and rock productions with artists such as The Scorpions, Clannad, and Killing Joke. He has been called "the Phil Spector of Krautrock".

Conny Plank died from cancer in 1987 though his legendary Cologne studios continued on, Konrad has more than earned his rightful place in Electronica history. R.I.P.