Sam Chatman, DJ known as the Godfather of Steppin', dies at 85

Summary

<p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Popular disc jockey Sam Chatman was known as the Godfather of Steppin' because he coined the term that summed up the popular dance genre that was born in Chicago.</p><p>Its distinctive flow involves dance partners separating and then smoothly walking or spinning back to each other.</p><p>The dance evolved from Bopping, and Mr. Chatman, after seeing his friend add the smooth boomerang element at a West Side club one night in the '70s, exclaimed his approval by stating "Step on!"</p><p>Steppin' became a style of its own and grew a wide fan base around Chicago and the…

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