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DJ Dan, Pioneer of Electronic Music, Passes at 57

3/30/2026

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Daniel Wherrett, known professionally as DJ Dan, died on March 29, 2026, at age 57.
He emerged from Seattle's underground scene in the late 1980s.
He co-founded the Funky Tekno Tribe.
He founded InStereo Recordings, released three acclaimed albums, and his hit "That Zipper Track" sold over 100,000 copies.
Tributes from fellow DJs highlight his generosity and influence on the electronic music community.

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Story summary

Daniel Wherrett, known professionally as DJ Dan, died on March 29, 2026, at age 57.
He emerged from Seattle's underground scene in the late 1980s.
He co-founded the Funky Tekno Tribe.
He founded InStereo Recordings, released three acclaimed albums, and his hit "That Zipper Track" sold over 100,000 copies.
Tributes from fellow DJs highlight his generosity and influence on the electronic music community.