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Juan Atkins, the originator of techno music and co-founder of Cybotron, has died at age 64. Found unresponsive in a Mexico City hotel room before a scheduled performance, Atkins is credited with inventing the genre alongside the 'Belleville Three.' His 1985 track 'No UFO's' and 1983 Cybotron release 'Clear' defined the futuristic sound of Detroit techno, influencing global dance music and pop culture for decades.
Juan Atkins, the pioneering musician who helped create and name techno, has died at age 64. Found unresponsive in a Mexico City hotel room before a scheduled performance, Atkins was a founding member of Cybotron and the Belleville Three. His work, including the track 'Clear' and the alias Model 500, defined the genre's futuristic sound and influenced global dance music.
Juan Atkins, a foundational figure in Detroit techno and member of the Belleville Three, has died at age 64. His management confirmed the news following his scheduled performance in Mexico City. Atkins co-founded Cybotron and Borderland, producing genre-defining tracks like 'Clear' that influenced global electronic music.