DJ Casper

DJ Casper
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Perry Jr.
Also known asMr. C the Slide Man
Born(1965-05-31)May 31, 1965
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 7, 2023(2023-08-07) (aged 58)
Hazel Crest, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • DJ
  • hype man
  • songwriter
Years active1998–2023
Labels

William Perry Jr. (May 31, 1965 – August 7, 2023), better known as DJ Casper (also known as Mr. C the Slide Man), was an American disc jockey.[1] Born and raised in Chicago, he was known as "Casper" due to frequently being clad in all white attire on stage.[2] He was best known for his 2000 single "Cha Cha Slide".

  1. ^ "CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business". Archived from the original on November 2, 2007. Retrieved October 27, 2007.
  2. ^ V103.com Archived August 20, 2008, at the Wayback Machine