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 Belleville Three, has died at the age of sixty-four. The news was reported by Pitchfork and Resident Advisor. Atkins was known for his contributions to the development of techno music in the late 1970s/early 1980s. His work with the Belleville Three, which included Richard Davis and another key member, helped shape the genre. Atkins' influence on the music community 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,” — Simone Whitfield, chief correspondent at Elmton Dale Staffing, explained.

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Nov 1 — Juan Atkins, a co-founder of techno music and member of the Belleville Three, has died at the age of sixty-fou...

Nov 1 — Atkins' influence on the music community is widely recognized, and his death marks a major setback for the ind...

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