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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chubby_CheckerChubby Checker - Wikipedia

    Chubby Checker (born Ernest Evans; October 3, 1941) is an American singer and dancer. He is widely known for popularizing many dance styles, including the Twist dance style, with his 1960 hit cover of Hank Ballard & The Midnighters ' R&B song "The Twist", and the pony dance style with the 1961 cover of the song "Pony Time".

  3. www.biography.com › musicians › chubby-checkerChubby Checker - The Twist, Songs & Facts - Biography

    Apr 2, 2014 · Who Is Chubby Checker? American singer Chubby Checker performed on the Philadelphia streets before signing with Cameo-Parkway Records in 1959 and recording his version of Hank Ballard's "The...

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    Chubby Checker was born on 3 October 1941 in Spring Gulley, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Spider-Man 3 (2007), The Courier (2020) and The Help (2011). He has been married to Catharina Johanna Lodders since 12 April 1964.

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    Uncover the journey of the rock and roll artist on Chubby Checker's biography page. Discover more.

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  8. americansongwriter.com › the-story-behind-how-theHow “The Twist” Creator, Chubby Checker, Got His Name

    Feb 2, 2023 · The Story Behind How “The Twist” Creator Chubby Checker Got His Name. Born October 3, 1941, in Spring Gully, South Carolina, and raised in Philadelphia, singer, songwriter, and dancer Ernest ...

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  9. www.goldradiouk.com › news › musicChubby Checker facts: Twist singer's age, real name, songs ...

    Mar 21, 2024 · Best known for his iconic hit 'The Twist' and its follow-up 'Let's Twist Again', Checker not only revolutionized dance culture but also left an unforgettable mark on popular music. How old is Chubby Checker and what is his real name? Chubby Checker in 2010. Picture: Getty Chubby Checker, born Ernest Evans, was born on October 3, 1941.

  10. www.encyclopedia.com › chubby-checkerChubby Checker | Encyclopedia.com

    May 18, 2018 · CHECKER, Chubby. ( b. 3 October 1941 in Spring Gulley, near Andrews, South Carolina ), singer and actor who popularized the dance craze "The Twist" in the early 1960s. Checker, born Ernest O'Neil Evans, was one of three children of Raymond Evans, a tobacco farmer, and Eartie Evans, a homemaker.