Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider-Esleben dies:
Florian Schneider, 73, who cofounded the seminal German electronic band Kraftwerk in 1970 and went on to become a godfather of genres including synth-pop, hip-hop, electronic dance music and post-rock, has died. One of the most important musicians of the computer age, the artist died after what his longtime bandmate Ralf Hutter described as a short bout with cancer. The band issued a string of albums across the 1970s that upended pop music, and 1977’s “Trans Europe Express” became one of
Kraftwerk’s most identifiable songs. The New York Times once wrote that “what the Beatles are to rock music, Kraftwerk is to electronic dance music.” Kraftwerk won a Grammy award for lifetime achievement in 2014.
Adele praises coronavirus heroes: On her
32nd birthday, Adele returned to Instagram for the first time in 2020 to salute those on the front lines of the pandemic and thank her fans “for the birthday love.” “I hope you’re all staying safe and sane during this crazy time,” the “Rolling in the Deep” hitmaker posted Tuesday, along with a photo of herself smiling from home in a little black dress and heels. “I’d like to thank all of our first responders and essential workers who are keeping us safe while risking their lives! You are truly our angels.”
Lady Gaga sets release date for album: After scrapping the original release date for her new album because of the spreading coronavirus, Lady Gaga has announced that her sixth studio release will be out May 29. The album “Chromatica” includes collaborations with Ariana Grande, Elton John and Blackpink, and features the single “Stupid Love.” Gaga’s last fulllength studio album was 2016’s “Joanne.” In 2018, she released the soundtrack for “A Star Is Born.”
May 7 birthdays: Actress Robin Strasser is 75. Singer-songwriter Bill Danoff is
74. Drummer Bill Kreutzmann is 74. Drummer Prairie Prince is 70. Actor Michael E. Knight is 61. Actor Breckin Meyer is 46. Drummer Matt Helders is
34. Comedian Aidy Bryant is 33. Actor Alexander Ludwig is 28.