Industry Nov 3, 2026
Juan Atkins, Co-Founder of Techno Music, Dies at 64
The Detroit producer and DJ pioneered the genre as a solo artist and member of the Belleville Three, Cybotron, and Borderland
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Pitchfork
Juan Atkins, a foundational figure in techno music, has passed away at the age of 64. Atkins was recognized as a pioneer of the genre, achieving prominence both as a solo artist and as a member of influential groups such as the Belleville Three, Cybotron, and Borderland. Originally reported by Pitchfork.