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Techno pioneer Juan Atkins dies at 64
Original: Juan Atkins, techno pioneer and Belleville Three member, dies aged 64 · News ⟋ RA
Juan Atkins, the American musician widely credited as a founding father of techno and a member of the Belleville Three alongside Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson, has died at the age of 64. The Detroit artist shaped electronic music through projects like Cybotron, Model 500 and his work as Infiniti, influencing generations of producers worldwide. Tributes and remembrances are circulating across the music world.
Why now: News of the death of a hugely influential founding figure of techno has prompted tributes and reflection on his legacy.
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