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Chubby Checker explained why his goals for his legacy extend beyond the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in an interview in April 2025.
In an exclusive interview Chubby Checker talks about finally being voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the styles of dance he popularized.
Original: Chubby Checker will not be at the Great New York State Fair this summer. That's according to his manager, Shelly Field, who said everyone assumed he'd be there and invited.
The news comes as Checker was recently named an inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The 2025 Great New York State Fair will be held from Aug. 20 to Sept. 1.
Chubby Checker, the South Philadelphia singer known for "The Twist," and Thom Bell, a songwriter and producer who helped create The Sound of Philadelphia genre, are included in the Rock & Roll ...
"The Twist" star Chubby Checker was part of one era of popular music the Rock & Roll Hall of fame should ignore.
Chubby Checker, the Grammy Award winning rock and roll legend most known for his hit, “The Twist,” has teamed up with Michael J. Astrue, commissioner of Social Security, to tell people about a ...
Today marks 63 years since the release of The Twist by Chubby Checker that went on to popularise this dance form. Here’s how you can master it on the dance floo ...
Chubby Checker performed “The Twist” on American Bandstand in 1960. The song hit No. 1 on the charts that year and again in 1962. Fans can hear Chubby Checker in central Pa. in the spring.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Chubby Checker performed for a sold out benefit show in Santa Barbara. Chubby checker and The Wildcats twisted the night away at the Lobero Theatre.
The 147th annual Schoharie County Sunshine Fair is set to bring community together over fried food, carnival rides and family-friendly fun. It is a beloved and highly anticipated local tradition ...