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Detroit Techno Pioneer & Electronic Music Visionary Juan Atkins Has Died At The Age Of 64

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Juan Atkins, a founding architect of Detroit techno, has died at 64, leaving behind a body of work that helped transform electronic music into a global movement.…

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Detroit Techno Pioneer & Electronic Music Visionary Juan Atkins Has Died At The Age Of 64

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