Chubby Checker has a gig. Checker, born Ernest Evans, is now 83. He’s, of course, most famous for his rendition of “The Twist ...

That is because the 83-year-old legendary singer is refusing to go. In fact, Checker has already received his trophy, as ...

Checker and Kaye will still be named by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which will also induct Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, ...

When it came to his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Chubby Checker … well, his well come with a twist. That is because ...

Chubby Checker, one of this year’s honorees at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, is refusing to attend his November induction ...

Rock Hall induction at his concert on July 27, 2025. He won't attend the official ceremony on Nov. 8 in Los Angeles.

Chubby Checker has decided not to attend his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony for an interesting reason.

The 83-year-old “The Twist” singer made his intentions clear during a July 27 concert in Des Plaines, Illinois. “We’re not coming. We have a gig,” Checker told the crowd, explaining his preference for ...

83-Year-Old 'Twist' Icon Refuses Rock Hall — His Response Is Legendary originally appeared on Parade. Chubby Checker, the ...

Chubby Checker: 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee with special guest Brian Hyland. $29-$108.75 ...

Chubby Checker had a heartbreaking reaction to how his career took off (and didn't) after the release of "The Twist." ...

One of the stars of early 1960s rock, Bonds was stuck on the oldies circuit, largely forgotten, until a chance encounter with ...