Do you know this about Cybotron?

• Cybotron formed the early beginnings of Detroit Techno.

• Their singles were considered Dark dystopias of the post-industrial steel city with thick Kraftwerk-inspired funk.

• They had a synth-dominated sound paired with a drum machine.

• Their singles "Cosmic Cars" and "Clear" were a success, which led them to be signed to Fantasy, in Berkeley, California, in 1983.

• Davis wanted a more rock direction, and Atkins wanted to continue in the electro-style so, Atkins left the group in 1985.

• After the breakup, Davis carried on and released several records as Cybotron, the last in 1995.

• Atkins still has a musical career. Atkins founded Metroplex Records and continued releasing records under several names, including Model 500, Model 600, and Infiniti.

• He also continued Djing under his name.

• Inspirations include other electronic pioneers like Kraftwerk, Yellow Magic Orchestra, and especially the funk of George Clinton. English synthpop/electropop, Italo Disco, and Alvins Toffler’s futurist books The Third Wave and Future Shock.

• The name "Cybotron," is a combination of cyborg and cyclotron that Atkins started.