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Juan Atkins, pioneer of Detroit techno, dies at 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 one third of Cybotron and through solo work as Model 500, Atkins shaped the electronic music that emerged from Detroit in the 1980s and went on to influence dance culture worldwide. Tributes are pouring in from musicians and fans honouring his legacy.
Why now: The death of a hugely influential figure in electronic music naturally prompts an outpouring of tributes and reflections on his legacy.
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