Juan Atkins, Detroit techno pioneer, dies at 64
Juan Atkins, a founding figure of Detroit techno, has died at 64, according to his booking agency.
Juan Atkins, a founding figure of Detroit techno, has died at 64. His booking agency announced his death on Sunday, NBC News reports.
The agency, Greensmith Artists, told the dance music website Resident Advisor that hotel staff in Mexico City found Atkins unresponsive before a scheduled performance there. The Guardian reports he was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.
Atkins recorded as Model 500 and was one half of the duo Cybotron, the Guardian says. NBC News says he helped create techno in the 1980s with school friends in suburban Detroit.
The Guardian describes him as a major influence on dance music worldwide.
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- The GuardianJuan Atkins, pioneer of Detroit techno sound, dies aged 64Sun, Nov 1, 1:31 PM EST
- NBC NewsJuan Atkins, co-creator of the techno music genre, has diedSun, Nov 1, 10:22 PM EST
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