Jean-Beno�t Dunckel, is a musician best known for being in the French music duo Air. In the 1980s, he formed the band Orange with Nicolas Godin, Alex Gopher and Xavier Jamaux. He studied mathematics and physics and taught at a college in Paris, before embarking on a career as a professional musician. Since 1995, he has been one of two members of the band Air, the other is Nicolas Godin. Working under the name "Darkel", Dunckel released his first solo album, Darkel, in September 2006. In April 2009, a concert was held in Paris to launch the release of MaJiKer's first album, Body-Piano-Machine, with guest vocalist Camille and a DJ set by Dunckel. In 2011, he formed the electronica side project Tomorrow's World with Lou Hayter of New Young Pony Club.Their first album, Tomorrow's World, was released in 2013. 

September 7th, 1969 in Versailles (Age 54)