Cha-Cha Slide creator DJ Casper dies at 58 following cancer battle
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe musician responsible for popular dance song 'Cha-Cha Slide' has died at 58-years-old. DJ Casper, born Willie Perry Jr, was diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer in 2016 and sadly passed away due to the illness on Monday (August 7) .
Perry was famous for his world wide smash hit song which he released in 1998. Perry, from Chicago, had created the tune as a workout song for his cousin, who was a personal trainer.
The lyrics of the song, which is widely popular at weddings, sports events and hall parties, sees Perry give simple dance instructions for the listener to follow over a jazzy groove and a famous salsa break.
Despite being released in 1998, it wasn't until the new millennium when the song became a huge success. T ry MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features The song became popular in the USA around 2001 but really found its legs once it hit the UK in 2004.
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