Juan Atkins
Juan Atkins: quick facts
Sourced, updated Nov 2026- Born
- September 12, 1962
- Died
- October 31, 2026 (aged 64)
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
- Birthplace
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Nationality
- American
- Genres
- Detroit techno, Electro
- Labels
- Metroplex (founder)
- Active since
- 1980
Essential tracks
- Clear (as Cybotron)1982
- No UFO's (as Model 500)1985
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Juan Atkins
Where is Juan Atkins from?
Juan Atkins is from Detroit, Michigan, United States. Nationality: American.
How old is Juan Atkins?
Juan Atkins was born on September 12, 1962 and died on October 31, 2026, aged 64.
What kind of music did Juan Atkins make?
Juan Atkins made detroit techno and electro.
Did Juan Atkins have a record label?
Yes. Juan Atkins founded Metroplex.
What are Juan Atkins's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Clear (as Cybotron)" (1982) and "No UFO's (as Model 500)" (1985).
Did Juan Atkins invent techno?
Juan Atkins is widely called the originator or godfather of Detroit techno; with Cybotron and later Model 500 he fused Parliament-style funk with Kraftwerk's synth pop in the early 1980s.
When is Juan Atkins's next festival show?
Juan Atkins is on the lineup of ElektrAV (Pamplona, Spain) 2027, starting February 19, 2027.