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Detroit techno pioneer Juan Atkins found dead

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Juan Atkins, widely regarded as a founding father of Detroit techno, has died, according to a report by German electronic music outlet FAZEmag stating the pioneer was found dead. The news is drawing tributes from the techno community, as Atkins, alongside Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson, shaped the sound of electronic music from 1980s Detroit onward. Further details about the circumstances have not been confirmed.

Why now: News of the death of a hugely influential figure in electronic music is prompting tributes and renewed attention to his legacy.

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