Historical Artist Profile
Chubby Checker
⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 2025
Biography & Overview
Chubby Checker (born Ernest Evans; October 3, 1941) is an American rock and roll singer and dancer. He is known for popularizing many dance styles, including the Twist, with his 1960 hit cover of Hank Ballard & The Midnighters' R&B song "The Twist", and the Pony, with his 1961 cover of the song "Pony Time". His biggest UK hit, "Let's Twist Again", was released one year later (in 1962).
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
16 Charted Tracks
"The Twist"
Entered Charts: 1960
#1 HIT
"Pony Time"
Entered Charts: 1961
#1 HIT
"Limbo Rock"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #2
"The Fly"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #7
"Let's Twist Again"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #8
"Popeye (The Hitchhiker)"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #10
"Dancin' Party"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #12
"Birdland"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #12
"Loddy Lo"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #12
"The Hucklebuck"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #14
"Twenty Miles"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #15
"Hooka Tooka"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #17
"Let's Limbo Some More"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #20
"Hey, Bobba Needle"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #23
"(Dance The) Mess Around"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #24
"Twist It Up"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #25
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
8 Charted Tracks
"Let's Twist Again"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #2
"Let'S Twist Again/The Twist"
Entered Charts: 1975
Peak: #5
"Dancin' Party"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #19
"Slow Twistin'"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #23
"Pony Time"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #27
"Limbo Rock"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #32
"What Do You Say"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #37
"The Twist"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #44