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Chubby Checker is an American singer and musician born on October 3, 1941, in South Carolina. He is best known for popularizing the dance sensation "The Twist" with his 1960 cover version of the song originally written and recorded by Hank Ballard. Checker's version of "The Twist" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and sparked a worldwide dance craze.
Following the success of "The Twist," Chubby Checker continued to release several other dance hits throughout the 1960s, including "Let's Twist Again" and "Pony Time." He is considered a pioneer of the twist dance style and is often credited with popularizing it in the early 1960s. Chubby Checker's influence on the music industry and his contributions to popularizing dance music have cemented his legacy as a significant figure in the history of rock and roll.
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