Creator of Electric Slide fighting copyright infringers

Creator of Electric Slide fighting copyright infringers

So, you think the Electric Slide is a silly dance that rose organically from the disco floors of America. Wrong! It was invented by Richard Silver—at least, Silver owns the copyright. And Silver has no patience for copyright violators. He already has gone after everyone from Ellen DeGeneres to YouTube dancers. So beware: Your wedding video could get you sued. In case you forgot what the Slide looks like, he are some potential violators.

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