Derrick May (musician)

Derrick May
Derrick May
Derrick May
Background information
Also known as
  • Rhythim Is Rhythim
  • Mayday
Born (1963-04-06) April 6, 1963 (age 61)
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
Years active1986–present
LabelsTransmat

Derrick May (born April 6, 1963), also known as Mayday and Rhythim Is Rhythim, is an American electronic musician from Belleville, Michigan, United States. May is credited with pioneering techno music in the 1980s along with collaborators Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson, commonly known as The Belleville Three.[1]

  1. ^ "Derrick May Bio, Music, News & Shows". DJZ.com. Archived from the original on April 12, 2015. Retrieved March 7, 2013.