New Jersey-born Artist, DJ, Producer and House Music Pioneer Cevin Fisher passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, only days after his birthday, after a brief bout with Cancer.
The internationally acclaimed DJ leaves behind a loving wife, children, family and friends as well as four decades of music, a global following, and an enduring legacy in house music.
Born Kevin Fisher in East Orange, New Jersey, early on he developed a passion for music that would shape his life and take him around the world. At the age of 17, he picked up his first residency in New Jersey at Club Zanzibar.
Before his production days, he remixed Chaka Khan’s “Love You All My Lifetime” and Quincy Jones’ “I’ll Be Good to You,” which debuted at #1 on the US Billboard Dance Chart. In the early ‘90s, he produced “House Is A Feeling” and “Hands On Love,” gaining respect from both DJs and labels like Strictly Rhythm and Nervous Records.
Danny Tenaglia, one of Kevin’s heroes, told him one night that he needed to go out on his own and make his own music, iterating that he had serious talent and could make it on his own. On his way home that night, he saw a sign on the highway that read “Find Your Own Road,” and was inspired at that very moment to produce. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Cevin Fisher became one of the most respected figures in house music, known for his distinctive sound, infectious rhythms, and ability to bring people together on dance floors across the globe.
His celebrated productions, including “The Freaks Come Out,” “(You Got Me) Burning Up,” and numerous other recordings and remixes, became anthems in clubs worldwide. His music crossed generations and continents, earning him the admiration of fellow artists, DJs, and fans. Cevin Fisher’s contributions to house music helped shape a genre that continues to inspire millions. His productions and remixes became staples in clubs around the world, helping define an era of house music which continue to influence DJs and producers to this day. Throughout his career, Cevin Fisher remained passionate about the music and the people who embraced it. His performances connected audiences across countries and cultures, reflecting his belief in the unifying power of dance music.
Beyond his professional achievements, Kevin was known among family and friends for his kindness, infectious sense of humor, and warm personality. He loved making people laugh and brought the same energy and enthusiasm to his personal life that characterized his music. An avid fitness enthusiast, Kevin also worked as a personal trainer and was passionate about basketball. Later in life he also took up skiing and enjoyed being up in the Jura Mountains near his home in France.
Kevin Fisher is survived by his wife, Theresa; his children, Stephanie, Cindi, Nikko, and Tiffany; his stepsons, Jose and Tomas; his siblings, Roslyn, Rene, Rodney, and Ronold; and his niece, Nicole.
His music will continue to inspire artists and fill dance floors around the world, ensuring that his creative spirit lives on for generations to come. As the music community remembers Cevin Fisher, there is perhaps no more fitting tribute than the words he so often shared with his audience:
“A yo party people, we got to keep this thing going!”
