Kraftwerk's "Autobahn" 1973 Techno Origins

Although the techno genre would not be officially established for nearly a decade, the 1973 release of Kraftwerk's "Autobahn" laid the groundwork for its sound. This track, originating from Düsseldorf, had the potential to influence a new musical direction, with suggestions that house music could have been known as 'Dorf' music had the song gained wider recognition upon its release. Originally reported by MusicRadar.