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Juan Atkins, godfather of techno, honoured in tributes

Original: Rest in rhythm to the godfather of techno Juan Atkins | In The Groove

Tributes are being paid to Juan Atkins, the Detroit producer widely known as the godfather of techno. A pioneering figure since the early 1980s through his work as Cybotron and solo projects, Atkins shaped electronic music worldwide. The tribute phrase 'rest in rhythm' is being used to honour his influence on generations of musicians.

Why now: News of a tribute to Juan Atkins has prompted fans and musicians to celebrate the legacy of one of techno's founding figures

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