Ernest Evans born October 3, 1941, in Spring
Gulley, South Caroline and was raised in South Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. The wife of American Bandstand's host Dick Clark suggested
the name "Chubby Checker" to Evans as a take-off on
then-popular singer Fats Domino. "The Twist", which had
previously been a minor rhythm and blues hit for its author, Hank
Ballard, was so popular that his public often did not allow him to sing
any other style of music. He did popularize many dance songs.In the
1980's he opened his own restaurant, which he continues to run, as well
as singing on a regular basis.
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