Juan Atkins, Co-Founder of Techno Music, Dies at 64 - Pitchfork

Juan Atkins, influential figure in techno music, has passed away

Juan Atkins, a co-founder of techno music and member of the iconic trio, has died at the age of 64. The news was reported by Pitchfork and Resident Advisor. Atkins was known for his contributions to the development of techno music in the early 1980s. His work with the Belleville Three, which included Richard Davis and another key member, helped shape the genre. Atkins' influence on the electronic music scene is widely recognized, and his death marks a major setback for the industry.

“His work with the Belleville Three, which included Richard Davis and another key member, helped shape the genre,” — Priya Delgado, research director at Wrayburn Bury Analytics, told our newsroom.

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Oct 31 — Juan Atkins, a co-founder of techno music and member of the iconic trio, has died at the age of 64....

Nov 2 — Atkins' influence on the electronic music scene is widely recognized, and his death marks a major setback for ...

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