NPR

DJ Casper, creator of the iconic and ubiquitous 'Cha Cha Slide,' has died at 58

The musical mind behind the "Cha Cha Slide" — the ubiquitous turn-of-the-millennium dance hit played at celebrations and in gyms across the world — has died. DJ Casper died Monday after a long battle ...
NPR

DJ Casper, creator of the iconic and ubiquitous 'Cha Cha Slide,' dies at 58

People who go to weddings or birthday parties or just about anything are bound to hear this booming voice calling them to the dance floor. DJ CASPER: This is something new - the Casper Slide Part 2 ...
WUNC

DJ Casper, creator of the iconic and ubiquitous 'Cha Cha Slide,' has died at 58

DJ Casper, born Willie Perry Jr., performs during rehearsals for his performance on The Jenny Jones Show in Chicago in September 2000. Perry has died at age 58. The musical mind behind the "Cha Cha ...
LAist

DJ Casper, creator of the iconic and ubiquitous 'Cha Cha Slide,' has died at 58

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. The musical mind behind the "Cha Cha ...
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DJ Casper, creator of the iconic and ubiquitous 'Cha Cha Slide,' has died at 58

The Chicago native, born Willie Perry Jr., wrote the song as an exercise track for his nephew in the late 1990s before it exploded in popularity... The musical mind behind the "Cha Cha Slide" — the ...