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Electronic music pioneer Ikutaro Kakehashi dies

Prince performing in Sydney in 2012

Prince performing in Sydney in 2012 Source: AAP

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One of the biggest influencers of electronic music, Ikutaro Kakehashi, has died at the age of 87. Image: Prince performing in Sydney in 2012 (AAP)

The Japanese engineer is behind the iconic Roland drum machine range, which features in songs by musicians such as Prince and Beyonce.

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