Rock ’n’ Roll Singer Ernest Evans was better known by what stage name?
Chubby Checker
Iggy Pop
Fats Domino
The Big Bopper
Ernest Evans earned the nickname “Chubby” while working at a poultry market in South Philadelphia. As he sought to break into the music industry, Barbara Clark, the wife of “American Bandstand” host Dick Clark, christened him with the stage name Chubby Checker after hearing his impressive singing. His most famous song, “The Twist,” revolutionized the way people danced, introducing a new style that emphasized individual movement rather than the partner-based dances that preceded it. The groundbreaking song and style became a global sensation.
Correct Answer: Chubby Checker