Juan Atkins, Co-Founder of Techno Music, Dies at 64 - Pitchfork

Techno music pioneer Juan Atkins is no more

Juan Atkins, a co-founder of techno music and member of the Belleville Three, has died at the age of 64. The news was reported by a music publication 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 a fellow musician and Robert Hood, helped shape the genre. Atkins' influence on the music community is widely recognized, and his death marks a significant loss for the music community.

“The news was reported by a music publication and Resident Advisor,” — Simone Whitfield, regional editor at Ashton Mere Solutions, explained.

Timeline

Oct 30 — Juan Atkins, a co-founder of techno music and member of the Belleville Three, has died at the age of 64....

Nov 2 — Atkins' influence on the music community is widely recognized, and his death marks a significant loss for the ...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Ashton Mere Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashton Mere Solutions desk and last updated 19:34 UTC.

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