Juan Atkins

Juan Atkins (born December 9, 1962 in Detroit) is an American musician. He is widely credited as the originator of techno music, sometimes known as Detroit Techno since Atkins and techno co-creators Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson grew up in Detroit, Michigan. Atkins has cited the radio show of Charles "Electrifyin' Mojo" Johnson as a musical influence. Electrifyin' Mojo, a Detroit DJ, played an eclectic mix of music including Kraftwerk, Parliament and Prince.

Influenced by: Kraftwerk, Parliament-Funkadelic, Prince

Active:

1980-present

Scene:

Detroit techno

• DJ MillsSat, Aug 15
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• 3BallMTYSat, Oct 10
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• StellerSun, Dec 13
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• Austin MillzThu, Sep 10
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• Baltimore Rock Opera Society Presents: Pitch Party XIII!Wed, Aug 19
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• 5K ELECTRONICASat, Aug 1
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• MidlandSat, Oct 24
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• The MidnightSun, Oct 4
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