| Source | Chicago Sun-Times |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 30, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 30, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/2026/10/30/sam-chatman-dj-known-as-the-godfather-of-steppin-dies-at-85 |
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Popular disc jockey Sam Chatman was known as the Godfather of Steppin’ because
he coined the term that summed up the popular dance gen...