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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 credited as a founding father of Detroit techno, has died at the age of 64. As part of Cybotron and through releases under his own name and as Model 500, Atkins helped shape the electronic music genre in the mid-1980s alongside Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson. Tributes are highlighting his lasting influence on techno and electronic music worldwide.
Why now: News of the death of a hugely influential founder of techno has just been reported, prompting tributes and reflection on his legacy.
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