audience. However, by 1988, Chubby demonstrated extreme
musical diversity by recording a very different “Yo Twist” with the
Fat Boys. This song went to #14 on the charts.
Bars, Beef Jerky, Hot Dogs, and Popcorn, all to be washed down
with Girl of the World Water (dedicated to his wife).
The Limbo Rock Remix and The Original Master of The Dance
a favorite of DJ’s with its ability to bring audiences out of their
seats and on to the dance floor. With the single and “LP” both on
the Billboard charts, a new generation of Chubby Checker fans
were born.
“Knock Down The Walls”, Billboards #1 dance track. This song
introduced Chubby to a whole new audience with its powerful
straight ahead rock tempo and captured Chubby’s continuous
musical evolution.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio rewarded
honored Chubby thrilled a fervent crowd by performing his hits,
new and old, to the delight of everyone. A lengthy photo and
autograph session followed, which highlighted Chubby’s favorite
part, getting to interact with people.
an updated version of The Fly. A younger generation now shook
their hands as the dance reappeared in clubs.
Twist. Special ceremonies have taken place in front of City Hall
What keeps this artist going? According to Chubby, “It’s the
fans. The energy I get from singing and dancing with all these
people over the years is unlike anything else I experience. I
never want it to end.”
Neither do we.