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DJ and techno pioneer Juan Atkins (64) has died

DJ and techno pioneer Juan Atkins (64) has died

Juan Atkins, an influential figure known as the pioneer of Detroit techno, has passed away at the age of 64. His death was announced by long-time collaborator Kevin Saunderson after Atkins was found unresponsive in his hotel room before a performance.

Juan Atkins, the influential American musician widely celebrated as a pioneer of techno, has died at the age of 64. He was discovered unresponsive in his hotel room prior to a scheduled performance on Saturday and was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The news was confirmed by his colleague Kevin Saunderson, who honored Atkins as a visionary figure who laid the groundwork for the genre alongside their group, The Belleville Three.

Born in Detroit and raised in Belleville, Atkins played a pivotal role in shaping electronic music by blending Chicago house influences with European experimental sounds. His contribution was formally recognized by Rolling Stone, which credited him with the invention of techno and highlighted his classic track No UFO's. Throughout his final years, Atkins remained a constant presence on the international stage, performing at major events including the Dekmantel festival in Amsterdam.

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