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: ...

Don your dancing shoes as we track down the Chicago band members, musicians, and dancers who helped create five iconic moves. Editor's Note: This story was originally published in September of 2017.

CHICAGO (CBS) – Fans of DJ Casper, the man behind the infectious "Cha-Cha Slide," were celebrating what he meant to his native Chicago, after the songwriter died on Monday. Casper, born William Perry ...

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 ...

Another day, another harebrained social media challenge video racking up millions of views. Thought the “skull-breaker challenge” was dangerous? A ridiculous new TikTok trend encourages drivers to ...

DJ Casper, who topped charts with his iconic party hit Cha Cha Slide, has died at aged 58. The American songwriter, whose real name is Willie Perry, died on Monday, after being diagnosed with two ...

This is not your average "Cha Cha Slide" slide. A 20-year-old Saipan-born, Guam raised dancer was recently filmed putting a unique twist on the "Cha Cha Slide" at the San Roque Church fiesta in ...

Over the years, Google Search has had a variety of easter eggs, things like “Do a barrel roll” or “what does the fox say.” The latest Google Search easter egg pays tribute to the Cha Cha Slide for the ...

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 ...

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 ...

DJ Casper, aka Mr. C The Slide Man, the Chicago DJ and songwriter best known for his line dance smash “Cha-Cha Slide,” has died. According to ABC7, Casper died of liver and kidney cancer after first ...

In 2016, Casper was diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer. In May, Casper discussed his health challenges further in an interview with ABC7’s Samantha Chatman. “I used to weigh 236 pounds, and I ...