Singer chubby checker biography

Chubby Checker: The Icon Behind "The Twist" and a Rock 'n' Roll Legend

Chubby Checker, born Ernest Evans on October 3, 1941, is an American singer-songwriter best known for popularizing the Twist dance style with his 1960 hit cover of Hank Ballard's "The Twist." The song became a cultural phenomenon, topping Billboard’s list of the most popular singles since the Hot 100's inception in 1958.

Checker's energetic performances and the infectious rhythm of his music made him a pop-culture icon of the 1960s.

Early Life and Background

Chubby Checker was born in Spring Gully, South Carolina, and moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when he was eight years old.

Where is chubby checker today

He grew up in a working-class family and, as a young boy, shined shoes and plucked chickens to earn a living. His love for music developed early, and he began mimicking popular singers of the day, including Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley.

Performing on the streets and in church,