Chubby Checker

Ernest Evans (popularly known as Chubby Checker) (born in Spring Gulley, South Carolina in October 3, 1941, grew up in South Philadelphia.) is a U.S. singer best known for popularizing the dance The Twist with his 1960 song

Ernest Evans (popularly known as Chubby Checker) (born in Spring Gulley, South Carolina in October 3, 1941, grew up in South Philadelphia.) is a U.S. singer best known for popularizing the dance The Twist with his 1960 song The Twist (which had previously been a minor rhythm and blues hit for its author, Hank Ballard)

His pseudonym was given to him by the wife of Dick Clark as a play on the name of Fats Domino.