Twist It Upby Chubby Checker

Artist Bio:
Chubby Checker, born Ernest Evans on October 3, 1941, is an American singer and songwriter best known for popularizing the dance style known as the Twist. He gained international fame with his 1960 hit cover of Hank Ballard's R&B song "The Twist," which became a dance craze and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Checker's version of the song sparked a worldwide dance phenomenon and solidified his status as a rock and roll icon.

Checker continued to release successful dance-oriented singles throughout the 1960s, including "Let's Twist Again," "The Hucklebuck," and "Pony Time." He is considered one of the pioneers of the early rock and roll era and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Checker remains a beloved figure in music history, known for his energetic performances and his enduring contributions to popularizing dance music.