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 ...
Yahoo

DJ Casper, Chicago Musician Who Created the Cha Cha Slide, Dies at 58

Willie Perry Jr., the Chicago musician known as DJ Casper who created the popular Cha Cha Slide line dance and wrote the hit song that made it a worldwide sensation, died Monday following a long ...
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 ...
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 ...
Okayplayer

DJ Casper, ‘Cha Cha Slide’ Creator, Has Died After Lengthy Cancer Battle

DJ Casper, best known for the international line dance song “Cha Cha Slide” has died. The Chicago DJ, hype man and recording artist reportedly died on Monday (August 7) with close loved ones by his ...
TMZ

Philly Voters Dance the 'Cha Cha Slide' While Waiting to Cast Ballots

Voters in Philadelphia turned waiting in long lines to cast their ballot into a fun experience ... by mixing in some "Cha Cha Slide." The good times went down in Philadelphia, as a large group of ...
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 ...
AV Club

R.I.P. DJ Casper, artist behind “Cha-Cha Slide”

Songwriter William Perry Jr., a.k.a DJ Casper (the man behind the iconic “Cha-Cha Slide”) has died. That’s according to Chicago’s ABC7, which reported late on Monday that Casper had died following a ...
Rolling Out

‘Cha Cha Slide’ creator DJ Casper dies at 58; fans reflect

On Aug. 7, Willie “DJ Casper” Perry Jr. died after a long-term battle with cancer. He was known for the wildly popular single “Cha Cha Slide” which became a popular line dance. The song is often ...
Uproxx

DJ Casper, Creator Of The ‘Cha Cha Slide,’ Is Dead At 58

DJ Casper, the creative mastermind behind the international dance hit “Cha Cha Slide,” has died at the age of 58. The Chicago music pioneer, real name Willie Perry Jr., was one of the most prominent ...
popcrush

‘Cha Cha Slide’ Creator DJ Casper Dead at 58

DJ Casper, the creator of international sensation "Cha Cha Slide," has died at the age of 58. The Chicago native passed away due to cancer on Monday (Aug. 7), according to ABC7 Chicago. "Casper was a ...