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 a prominent music website. Atkins was known for his contributions to the development of techno music in the early 1980s. His work with the Belleville Three, which included Richard Davis and another key member, helped shape the genre. Atkins' influence on the electronic music scene 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,” — Amara Sterling, policy watcher at Cedarton Combe Solutions, told our newsroom.
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Oct 30 — 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 electronic music scene is widely recognized, and his death marks a major setback for ...
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