Ralf Hütter, born on 20 August 1946 in Krefeld, Germany, is a renowned musician and composer, best known as the lead singer and keyboardist of the pioneering electronic band Kraftwerk. Hütter co-founded Kraftwerk with Florian Schneider in 1970 and has remained the only consistent member throughout the band's history, appearing on every album. Before Kraftwerk, he and Schneider were part of the group Organisation, which released the album "Tone Float" in 1969.

Hütter's musical journey began with classical piano, but he soon shifted to more modern forms, playing jazz rock on the Hammond organ. He met Schneider while studying improvisation at the Robert Schumann Hochschule in Düsseldorf, and together they explored electronic music, eventually establishing their own Kling Klang Studio.

Kraftwerk's music, characterized by its innovative use of synthesizers and electronic instruments, has been influential in genres such as synth-pop and krautrock. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.

Beyond music, Hütter is an avid cyclist, a passion that has influenced Kraftwerk's work, notably in the single "Tour de France" and the album "Tour de France Soundtracks" released in 2003. His enthusiasm for cycling is well-known, with stories of him cycling to concert venues during tours.

In 1983, Hütter was involved in a serious cycling accident that left him in a coma, but he eventually recovered and continued his work with Kraftwerk. Despite his public persona, Hütter is known for being secretive and avoids interviews. He is a vegetarian and currently resides near Düsseldorf.