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Artist Bio:
Chubby Checker is an American singer and songwriter best known for popularizing the dance craze "The Twist." He was born on October 3, 1941, in South Carolina as Ernest Evans. Checker's cover of the song "The Twist" became a worldwide sensation in 1960, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and sparking a dance trend that would endure for years to come.
Throughout his career, Chubby Checker continued to release music and tour extensively, solidifying his status as a rock and roll icon. He received a Grammy Award for Best Rock & Roll Recording in 1961 for "Let's Twist Again" and has been inducted into the American Bandstand Hall of Fame. Checker's influence on popular music and dance culture remains significant, with "The Twist" being recognized as one of the most enduring hits in music history.
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