Juan Atkins, a co-founder of techno music and member of the Belleville Three, has died at the age of 64. The news was reported by Pitchfork and a prominent music website. Atkins was known for his contributions to the development of techno music in the late 1970s/early 1980s. His work with the group, which included Richard Davis and another key member, helped shape the genre. Atkins' influence on the electronic music scene is widely recognized, and his death marks a major setback for the industry.