Juan Atkins, pioneer of Detroit techno, dies at 64
Musician who first used ‘techno’ with the hard electronic style and formed the Belleville Three was found unresponsive in Mexico City hotel, his agency says
Juan Atkins, one of the pioneers of Detroit techno and the first person to use the term ‘techno’ in tandem with the hard electronic style, has died aged 64. His agency, Greensmith Artists, confirmed the news to Resident Advisor, saying Atkins was found unresponsive in a hotel room in Mexico City prior to a performance there and was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital.