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“It takes a real soldier to stay in the music industry and live off the things that have been put before me and be able to survive all this time because it has not been easy.”

Quote by Chubby Checker

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Chubby Checker, born Earl Francis Castaldo, is an American singer and songwriter. He is renowned for his hit songs from the 1960s, such as 'The Twist' and 'Let's Twist Again'. Checker's musical style blends rock, rhythm and blues, and soul, having a profound impact on popular music. more

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