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Techno pioneer Juan Atkins reported dead at 64
Original: Juan Atkins dies at 64
Juan Atkins, the Detroit musician widely credited as a founding father of techno, has reportedly died at the age of 64. As one third of the Belleville Three alongside Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson, he shaped electronic music through projects like Cybotron and Model 500 and releases such as 'Clear'. Musicians and fans are paying tribute across social media, honouring a career that influenced four decades of dance music worldwide.
Why now: The death of a hugely influential pioneer of techno prompts tributes and reflection on his legacy across the music community.
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