Techno pioneer Juan Atkins (64) has passed away

Juan Atkins, a pioneer of techno music, has passed away at the age of 64 in Mexico City. His management confirmed the news, stating that his body was found in a hotel room where he was scheduled to perform. Born in Detroit, Atkins was part of the Belleville Three, which helped shape Detroit techno in the early 1980s. He is credited with coining the term 'techno' and significantly influenced electronic dance music globally. In the 1990s, he explored new projects like Infiniti and collaborated with Moritz von Oswald as Borderland. Recently, he released new music under Cybotron and performed at major festivals. Kevin Saunderson praised Atkins as a visionary who transformed music.