Chubby Checker

Chubby Checker is an American singer and dancer whose 1960 recording of “The Twist” helped make the Twist a worldwide dance craze.

Hank Ballard: Hank Ballard was an American rhythm-and-blues singer and songwriter who first recorded “The Twist.” Ballard wrote and recorded the song Checker transformed into a pop hit.
The Twist (song): “The Twist” is a song written by Hank Ballard and recorded by Ballard and Chubby Checker. Checker’s 1960 version made the song a defining hit of the dance craze.
Twist (dance): The Twist is a social dance in which dancers swivel their hips and feet without holding a partner. Checker’s record made this dance recognizable and widely practiced.
Hank Ballard and the Midnighters: Hank Ballard and the Midnighters were an American rhythm-and-blues vocal group led by Hank Ballard. The group recorded the original “The Twist” before Checker’s cover became a hit.
Dick Clark: Dick Clark was an American radio and television host who helped popularize rock-and-roll performers. Clark promoted Checker’s recording to a national television audience.
Let's Twist Again: “Let’s Twist Again” is a 1961 song recorded by Chubby Checker. The follow-up hit renewed interest in twisting and earned Checker a Grammy Award.
Dance craze: A dance craze is a dance that rapidly becomes popular through music, media, and social imitation. The Twist became one of the most influential modern dance crazes.
Rockabilly: Rockabilly is an early rock-and-roll style combining country music with rhythm and blues. Its musical roots differ from the dance-oriented pop sound of Checker’s biggest records.
Kal Mann: Kal Mann was an American songwriter and music publisher associated with Cameo-Parkway Records. Mann co-wrote several songs recorded by Checker, including “The Twist.”
Pony Time: “Pony Time” is a 1961 dance song recorded by Chubby Checker. Its chart success showed Checker could popularize dances beyond the Twist.

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