Juan Atkins, pioneer of Detroit techno sound, dies aged 64
Juan Atkins, pioneer of Detroit techno sound, dies aged 64. Formerly known as Model 500, he co-founded Cybotron and Model 500, influencing dance music worldwide. His work was characterized by a gleaming, mechanistic form of electronic music that could command a dancefloor while evoking sci-fi fantasias.
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Published 01 Nov 2026, 18:31 UTC · Updated 01 Nov 2026, 19:02 UTC
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