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Juan Atkins, pioneer of Detroit techno sound, dies aged 64
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PUBLISHEDNov 1, 2026, 6:31 PM
What the source reports
US artist known as Model 500 and as one half of the duo Cybotron had huge influence on dance music worldwide Juan Atkins, one of the pioneers of Detroit techno and a huge influence on dance music more widely, has died aged 64.
His agency, Greensmith Artists, confirmed the news to the dance music website Resident Advisor , saying Atkins had been found unresponsive in a hotel room in Mexico City prior to a performance…
Main source: The Guardian World
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