Summary

Juan Atkins , the originator of techno music and a founding member of the electronic music group Cybotron , has died at the age of 64. Atkins’ talent agency Greensmith Artists confirmed the DJ and producer’s death on social media. Resident Advisor reports that Atkins was found unresponsive in his hotel room prior to his performance Saturday in Mexico City. Atkins was declared dead at the hospital soon after.

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