Juan Atkins, a co-founder of techno music and member of the iconic trio, has died at the age of sixty-four. The news was reported by Pitchfork and Resident Advisor. Atkins was known for his contributions to the development of techno music in the early 1980s. His work with the group, 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 music community.