Yahoo

He was the 1st to play the 'Cha-Cha Slide' on the radio. He's 'still mesmerized' by the hit.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DJ Casper inspired millions to dance the "Cha-Cha Slide." Days after the announcement of his death, the man who played it on the ...
Deadline.com

DJ Casper Dies: ‘Cha Cha Slide’ Dance Hit Creator Was 58

DJ Casper, the creator of the dance hit and wedding reception staple “Cha Cha Slide,” died Monday following a seven-year battle with cancer. He was 58. His death was reported by his wife Kim to ...
Yahoo

"Cha Cha Slide" Creator DJ Casper Dead at 58 After Cancer Battle

The music world has lost a star. DJ Casper, the creator of the "Cha Cha Slide," died on Aug. 7 at the age of 58, his wife Kim confirmed to Chicago's ABC7. Casper's passing comes after a yearslong ...
Los Angeles Times

DJ Casper, Chicago hype man behind ‘Cha Cha Slide’ phenomenon, dies at 58

DJ Casper, creator of the 2000 novelty hit “Cha Cha Slide” and its ubiquitous line dance, has died at 58. Casper, whose birth name was Willie Perry Jr., died Monday after a seven-year battle with ...
The Washington Post

How the ‘Cha Cha Slide’ turned into a dance floor hit

In 1998, the clients at the Bally’s Total Fitness in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood had no idea what was about to hit then. It was something new, something funky. The steps were basic: a shimmy to ...
The Fader

DJ Casper, creator of the “Cha Cha Slide,” has died

DJ Casper, the Chicago-born-and-based DJ and producer who created the line dance classic "Cha Cha Slide," passed away on August 7 after a battle with kidney and liver cancer, ABC7 Chicago reports. He ...
Miami Herald

‘Cha-Cha Slide’ creator DJ Casper dies at 58. How the iconic line dance came to be

DJ Casper, best known for his global dance hit the “Cha Cha Slide,” died at 58 after a battle with cancer, multiple outlets report. Screengrab fron YouTube.com DJ Casper, best known for his global ...
AOL

He was the 1st to play the 'Cha-Cha Slide' on the radio. He's 'still mesmerized' by the hit.

DJ Casper inspired millions to dance the "Cha-Cha Slide." Days after the announcement of his death, the man who played it on the radio speaks out about his enduring legacy. (Photo illustration: ...
Black Enterprise

‘Cha Cha Slide’ Creator DJ Casper Dies At 58 From Cancer

The DJ behind the iconic line dance the “Cha Cha Slide” has died at age 58 following a battle with cancer. DJ Casper, real name Willie Perry Jr, died Monday, ABC 7 Chicago reports. The Chicago native ...
Entertainment Weekly

DJ Casper, the 'Cha Cha Slide' creator, dies at 58

DJ Casper, the Chicago musician who created the world famous dance anthem "Cha Cha Slide," has died. He was 58. Chicago's ABC7 was the first to report the news from Casper's wife, Kim, that he died ...
FOX8 Cleveland

‘Cha Cha Slide’ creator DJ Casper dies at 58

*Editor’s Note: The video above is about famous people from Ohio. CHICAGO (WJW) – DJ Casper, the creator of the global dance anthem “Cha Cha Slide,” has passed away at the age of 58. His wife ...