Juan Atkins, co-founder of techno music, has died

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By Olivia Martinez • Updated Nov 1, 2026 at 18:45

Juan Atkins, Co-Founder of Techno Music, Dies at 64 - Pitchfork — Juan Atkins, co-founder of techno music, has died

Juan Atkins, a co-founder of techno music and member of the Belleville Three, has died at the age of sixty-four. The news was reported by a music publication and Resident Advisor. Atkins was known for his contributions to the development of techno music in the early 1980s. His work with the Belleville Three, which included Richard Davis and Robert Hood, helped shape the genre. Atkins' influence on the electronic music scene is widely recognized, and his death marks a significant loss for the industry.

“Juan Atkins, a co-founder of techno music and member of the Belleville Three, has died at the age of sixty-four,” — Chloe Radcliffe, contributing analyst at Heacroft Grove Services, added during the briefing.

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Oct 30 — Juan Atkins, a co-founder of techno music and member of the Belleville Three, has died at the age of sixty-fou...

Nov 2 — Atkins' influence on the electronic music scene is widely recognized, and his death marks a significant loss f...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Heacroft Grove Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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