What is Chubby Checker's full name?
Ernest Evans
Chubby Checker nickname(s):
Chubby Checker, Checker
Chubby Checker date of birth:
October 3, 1941
How old is Chubby Checker?
84
Where was Chubby Checker born?
Spring Gulley, South Carolina, USA
Chubby Checker body shape:
Large
What color are Chubby Checker's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Chubby Checker's hair?
Black
Is Chubby Checker gay or straight?
Straight
What is Chubby Checker's ethnicity?
Multiracial
What is Chubby Checker nationality?
American
What is Chubby Checker's occupation?
Singer, Actor
Chubby Checker claim to fame:
Single "Pony Time", The Twist
What genre is Chubby Checker's work?
Rock and roll, Rhythm and blues
What instruments does Chubby Checker play?
Vocals
Short Biography
Chubby Checker (born Ernest Evans, October 3, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. He is widely known for popularizing the twist dance style, with his 1960 hit cover of Hank Ballard's R&B hit "The Twist". In September 2008 "The Twist" topped Billboard's list of the most popular singles to have appeared in the Hot 100 since its debut in 1958, an honor it maintained for an August 2013 update of the list. He also popularized the Limbo Rock and its trademark limbo dance, as well as various dance styles such as the fly.