Juan Atkins is an American musician and DJ born on September 12, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan. He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Detroit techno music and is often referred to as the "Godfather of techno."
In the early 1980s, he formed the band Cybotron with Rick Davis, and together they released several influential singles that helped to define the sound of techno. After the disbandment of Cybotron, Atkins went on to release solo singles under the name Model 500, including the iconic track "No UFOs."
He has collaborated with many other influential electronic music producers, including Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson, and continues to tour and DJ around the world. Atkins has also received numerous industry awards for his contributions to the world of electronic dance music.
Sessions[]
1. Recorded (Live Set): 1998-11-17. Broadcast: 17 November 1998. No repeat.
- Tracklist unknown
Other Shows Played[]
- Cybotron
- 18 June 1984: Techno City (v/a LP - Street Sounds Electro 4) Street Sounds
- 11 November 1995: Techno City (v/a album - Street Sounds Electro 4) Street Sounds ELCST 04
- 02 February 1996: Techno City (Various Artists LP - Streetsounds Electro 4 ) Street Sounds
- 16 December 2004: Techno City {interview excerpt backing track}
- Model 500
- 14 October 1990: Infoworld (Single) Transmat
- December 1990 (BBC World Service): Info World (LP Various - Bio Rhythm 2) Network BIO LP 2
- 15 December 1990 (BFBS): Info World (12"-Ocean To Ocean) (Kool Kat)
- 15 September 2004: No UFO's {Jeff Mills DJ Set}
- Infiniti
- 01 September 1998: Thought Process (LP - Tresor 100 (Tresor Compilation Vol. 6)) Tresor
- 03 September 1998: Thought Process (v/a LP - Tresor 100) Tresor
- 23 September 1998: Thought Process (v/a CD - Tresor 100 (Tresor Compilation Vol. 6)) Tresor
- 30 September 1998 (BFBS): Thought Process (2x12"-Skynet) (Tresor)
- 16 November 1998 (BFBS): Subterrainea (CD-Skynet) (Tresor)