New Hampshire Public Radio

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 ...
Midland Daily News

'Cha-Cha Slide' singer DJ Casper dies at 58

"To the left. Take it back now, y'all." All it took for rapper DJ Casper to soar into everlasting music royalty was one hit song and dance that became a global phenomenon. And he did just that with ...
Chicago Tribune

Chicago’s DJ Casper, creator of the ‘Cha Cha Slide,’ is dead at 58

The hand claps sound upbeat, the grooves slightly funky and the moves smooth. Importantly, the instructions are so basic anyone between the ages of 3 and 93 can follow them. “Cha Cha Slide” has been ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

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 ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org

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

We explore the pop cultural impact of "Cha Cha Slide" — a perennial wedding reception and family reunion hit. DJ Casper, creator of the iconic and ubiquitous 'Cha Cha Slide,' dies at 58 STEVE INSKEEP, ...