How Chubby Checker became an unlikely northern soul hero
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How Chubby Checker became an unlikely northern soul hero
Exploring 'The Twist' hero Chubby Checker, his fledgling career throughout the 1960s, and how a rock pioneer became a staple of the iconic northern soul scene.
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Who's ready to...do the twist! This incredible performance highlights Chubby Checker doing "The Twist" with some friends live on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1961. Watch the premiere tonight at 5PM PT / 8pm ET and get ready to dance! https://EdSullivan.lnk.to/TheTwistFP | The Ed Sullivan Show
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Who's ready to...do the twist! This incredible performance highlights Chubby Checker doing "The Twist" with some friends live on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1961. Watch the premiere tonight at 5PM PT / 8pm ET and get ready to dance! https://EdSullivan.lnk.to/TheTwistFP | The Ed Sullivan Show
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