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Detroit techno pioneer Juan Atkins dies at 64
Juan Atkins, a pioneer of Detroit techno, has died at 64, according to VICE and The Guardian.[1, 2] The Guardian reported that his agency, Greensmith Artists, confirmed the news to the dance music website Resident Advisor.[1] The Guardian reported that Atkins was found unresponsive in a hotel room in Mexico City.[1]
VICE reported that the cause of death is unknown.[2] Atkins recorded as Model 500 and was one half of the duo Cybotron, and The Guardian described him as a huge influence on dance music worldwide.[1]
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