"THE TWIST" Chubby Checker's 1960 cover version of the song gave birth to the Twist dance craze! His single became a hit, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 19, 1960, where it stayed for one week, and setting a record as the only song to reach number 1 in two different hit parade runs when it resurfaced and topped the popular hit parade again for two weeks starting on January 13, 1962. 24K Gold has fun performing this upbeat 60's classic! | Golden Oldies Music Shows by 24K G

2021 was definitely a year of twists! Relive our 4th top video of the year, "The Twist" & "Let's Twist Again" from Chubby Checker. Any guesses for what number 3 will be? | The Ed Sullivan Show

Chubby Checker: The Black Pioneer Who Made the World Dance Before TikTok dance challenges and viral trends, one man changed music forever—Chubby Checker. With just a song and a twist of the hips, he sparked a movement that shattered racial barriers and redefined pop culture. In 1960, “The Twist” became the first dance craze to take over America, uniting people across race and class at a time when segregation still gripped the nation. Checker’s smooth moves and infectious energy made him a househ