Juan Atkins, widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of techno music and a co-founder of the influential electronic group Cybotron, has died. He was 64.
Atkins’ agency, Greensmith Artists, announced his death Sunday (Nov. 1) on Instagram.
Atkins was found unresponsive in his hotel room in Mexico City on Saturday (Oct. 31), ahead of a scheduled performance at YuYu Cine Club, according to Resident Advisor. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.
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