Juan Atkins, pioneer of Detroit techno sound, dies aged 64
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Key context: <p>US artist known as Model 500 and one half of the duo Cybotron had a huge influence on dance music worldwide</p><p>Juan Atkins, one of the pioneers of Detroit techno and a huge influence on dance music more widely, has died aged 64.</p><p>His agency, Greensmith Artists, confirmed the news to the dance music website Resident Advisor, saying that Atkins was found unresponsive in a hotel room in Mexico City prior to a performance there, and was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/nov/01/juan-atkins-pioneer-of-detroit-techno-sound-dies-aged-64">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
US artist known as Model 500 and one half of the duo Cybotron had a huge influence on dance music worldwideJuan 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 that Atkins was found unresponsive in a hotel room in Mexico City prior to a performance there, and was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital. Continue reading...
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