Chubby Checker is an American rock and roll artist best known for popularizing the twist dance and his 1960 hit single "The Twist," which became a cultural phenomenon and one of the best-selling singles of all time. Born Ernest Evans in 1941, he became a defining figure of early 1960s pop music and helped bring dance crazes into mainstream American culture. His influence on popular music and dance continues to be celebrated, making him an iconic figure in rock and roll history.
