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Juan Atkins, pioneer of Detroit techno, dies aged 64

Original: Juan Atkins, pioneer of Detroit techno sound, dies aged 64

Juan Atkins, the American musician widely regarded as a founding father of Detroit techno, has died at the age of 64. Atkins, who recorded as Model 500 and formed Cybotron, helped shape the sound of techno from early-1980s Detroit alongside Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson. Tributes from across the electronic music world are honouring his influence.

Why now: The death of one of techno's most influential originators has prompted an outpouring of tributes from the music world.

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• Juan Atkins, pioneer of Detroit techno sound, dies aged 64 · The Guardian

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