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CHUBBY CHECKER

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He was born on October 3, 1941 in Philadelphia and named Ernest Evans. In June of 1959, at the age of 18 and sporting a new name, Chubby recorded his first hit; a novelty record called THE CLASS. He just made it into the Top 40, at #38, with this recording of his imitations of Fats Domino, The Coasters, Elvis Presley, and The Chipmunks.
Less than one year later Chubby hit big with his #1 hit THE TWIST. THE TWIST remained at #1 for an impressive 15 weeks and became a huge dance craze. In the year that followed he topped the charts at #1 two more times, in January of 1961 with THE PONY, and again in November of 1961 with a reissue of THE TWIST, this time riding the #1 spot for an incredible 18 weeks. One month later, in December, he scored the #21 spot with a Christmas recording, a duet with Bobby Rydell, JINGLE BELL ROCK.
Between the years 1959 and 1965 Chubby Checker continued to release a string of hits every couple of months. Now, with an arsenal of twenty two Top 40 hits, Chubby and his band continue to delight audiences around the world at festivals, theaters and arenas. They also have become a big draw for corporate America and are booked regularly at corporate events.

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For Chubby Checker Tour Dates and Booking Info...Mars Talent (914)735-4569 fax (914)620-0533

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