Artist Bio:
Chubby Checker is an American singer and songwriter best known for popularizing the dance sensation "The Twist." He was born on October 3, 1941, in South Carolina as Ernest Evans. Checker's cover of the song "The Twist" originally by Hank Ballard became a huge hit in 1960, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and sparking a worldwide dance craze.
Checker continued to release successful dance hits throughout the 1960s, including "Let's Twist Again" and "Pony Time." He is considered a pioneer of the rock and roll genre and is often credited with popularizing dance styles such as the twist. Chubby Checker has received numerous awards for his contributions to music, including a Grammy Award for Best Rock & Roll Recording.
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