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Techno pioneer Juan Atkins dies aged 64

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Juan Atkins, the Detroit electronic music pioneer and member of the Belleville Three, has died at the age of 64, according to Resident Advisor. Atkins is widely credited as a founding father of techno, both through his work as Model 500 and with Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson. Tributes and reflections on his influence are circulating across the US, UK and Germany.

Why now: The death of a foundational figure in electronic music is prompting widespread tributes and renewed attention to his legacy.

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