Chubby Checker is an American singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice and his role in popularizing the twist dance craze in the early 1960s. Born Ernest Evans in 1941 in South Carolina, ...

These are three of the best rock songs that came out in 1961, which still make me smile when I listen to them today.

A lot of classic rock has been forgotten for all the wrong reasons. For example, Chubby Checker said that his songs aren’t played on radio stations anymore because of racism. The Rock and Roll Hall of ...

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 12: Chubby Checker performs onstage at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 45th Annual Induction and Awards at Marriott Marquis Theater on June 12, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Theo ...

When it comes to dancefloor revolutions and infectious rhythms, few artists can claim the influence and impact of Chubby Checker. From his groundbreaking hit “The Twist” to a string of chart-topping ...