Chicago DJ Sam Chatman, Known as the “Godfather of Steppin’,” Dies at 85
Legendary Chicago DJ Sam Chatman, known as the “Godfather of Steppin’,” has died at the age of 85. The news was reported by AURN News, citing ABC7 Chicago.
Oklahoma City, OK, October 23, 2026 —
Sam Chatman, a Chicago DJ known as the “Godfather of Steppin’,” has died at 85, according to a report by AURN News citing ABC7 Chicago.
The brief report identifies Chatman as a legendary DJ and associates him with steppin’, but the information provided does not include further details about his career, his influence on the dance or music scene, or the circumstances of his death.
Chatman’s death was reported by AURN News, which attributed the information to ABC7 Chicago. No direct statement from family members, representatives or other sources was included in the report summary.
Additional details, including when or where Chatman died, were not provided. The information available also does not specify funeral or memorial arrangements, or identify survivors.
Chatman was 85. His name and the title “Godfather of Steppin’” are the central details in the report. Further information about his life and work was not available in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Clay Cane on blackchronicle.com, see more information here.
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