Juan Atkins: quick facts
Sourced, updated Sep 2026- Born
- September 12, 1962 (age 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
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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 is 64 years old, born on September 12, 1962.
What kind of music does Juan Atkins play?
Juan Atkins plays detroit techno and electro.
Does 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.
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