DJ Dan, American electronic music pioneer, confirmed dead after missing program
DJ Dan, a West Coast House music legend, has been confirmed dead after his mysterious absence from a scheduled program sparked concern.
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DJ Dan, American electronic music pioneer, confirmed dead after missing program
DJ Dan, a West Coast House music legend, has been confirmed dead after his mysterious absence from a scheduled program sparked concern.
A representative for DJ Dan — whose real name is Daniel Wherrett — announced the news in a statement posted to the overseer’s social content on Monday, March 29.
“It is with profound sorrow, deep admiration, and an enduring sense of gratitude and love that we announce the passing of Daniel Wherrett – known professionally to the world simply as DJ Dan – one of the most beloved, style-defying, and genuinely influential pioneers in the history of American electronic music,” the statement read.
A cause of death has not been confirmed, but Billboard reports that DJ Dan had not been responding to his friend’s text messages for two days. The outlet also noted that DJ Dan did not program up to his scheduled Saturday program.
Dan co-founded San Francisco's Funky Tekno Tribe in the 90s — a collective that would reshape the West Coast dance frame from the ground up. He pioneered the iconic West Coast House Audio, a unique fusion of House, Breakbeat dubs, and Techno.
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