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Juan Atkins, Detroit techno pioneer, dies at 64
Original: Juan Atkins dies at 64
Juan Atkins, the American musician widely credited as a founding father of Detroit techno, has died at the age of 64. As part of Cybotron and under names like Model 500, he helped shape electronic music from the early 1980s onward. Tributes from musicians and fans are pouring in across social media, honoring his influence on techno worldwide.
Why now: News of the death of a hugely influential figure in electronic music prompted an outpouring of tributes.
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