The John Jammin Collins Detroit tribute has already sparked reflections from producers and DJs around the world who worked with him or were shaped by his mentorship. The Detroit techno world is grieving today. John “Jammin” Collins, a scene architect and longtime Underground Resi…
IndustryFirst reported 27 jul, 16:00 / 5 outlets
Detroit DJ John 'Jammin' Collins has died
Collins, who had a residency at Cheeks nightclub in the early 1980s, worked with Underground Resistance for two decades.
Headline written by Le Raver across 5 outlets. Each outlet’s own headline is on its report below.
The story
- Detroit Techno Militia announced Collins' death on July 26, describing him as a constant presence in shaping the city's music culture.
- Collins took up DJing in the late 1970s and held a residency at Cheeks alongside Jeff Mills before later hosting radio shows at WJLB and WDRQ.
- He worked as a booking agent and manager for Submerge Recordings, served as a guide at its Exhibit 3000 techno museum, and released the 'Yeah' EP on Underground Resistance in 2009.
Neutral summary of what outlets reported. It points to the sources below, it does not replace them.
Coverage breakdown
5 sources
4 original reporting
1 ran the press release
How this story was covered
5 tracked outlets have reported this story, first published 27 Jul, 16:00. We Rave You published first among the outlets Le Raver tracks. Coverage spread across the tracked outlets over 3h 60m. Of the 5 reports Le Raver has classified, 4 carried original reporting and 1 ran the press release. That is 5 of the 26 outlets Le Raver tracks.
How it unfolded
- 27 Jul, 16:00We Rave YouFirstDetroit scene architect and Underground Resistance affiliate John ‘Jammin’ Collins has died
- 27 Jul, 16:51EDM Identity+51mRespected Detroit Techno Figure John “Jammin” Collins has Died
- 27 Jul, 20:00Electronic Groove+4h 0mDetroit techno figure John ‘Jammin’ Collins dies
- Filed 27 jul, 16:41 · outlet published no timestampMixmagDetroit techno pioneer John "Jammin" Collins has died
- Filed 27 jul, 16:41 · outlet published no timestampDJ MagJohn 'Jammin' Collins, influential Detroit techno DJ and "ambassador", has died
Sources, in order of reporting
5 outletsCollins is known for his decades-long affiliation with Underground Resistance, and co-founder Mike Banks' imprint, Submerge Recordings Continue reading...
A longtime champion of Detroit techno, Collins was closely associated with Underground Resistance and supported the city’s scene as a DJ, mentor, and advocate
John "Jammin" Collins started DJing in the late '70s and went on to work closely with Detroit techno collective Underground Resistance decades later. The post Respected Detroit Techno Figure John “Jammin” Collins has Died appeared first on EDM Identity.
The longtime DJ, mentor, and Underground Resistance ambassador helped shape the city’s music culture. Photo credit: John ‘Jammin’ Collins – Facebook Detroit DJ and scene architect John ‘Jammin’ Collins has died. Detroit Techno Militia announced his passing on July 26th, 2026, des…