Stan and Haney The Interviews: Chubby Checker

In 2002 Stan and Haney welcomed back to the show for another interview one of the innovators of Dance and Rock n Roll, Chubby Checker. It was Chubby who lead…

Stan and Haney

Published Aug 9, 2022 1:58 PM EDT

circa 1961: Popular American singer Chubby Checker, who had an enormous hit with ‘The Twist’ in 1960, which spawned the dance craze of the same name, tries twisting with a friend. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

In 2002 Stan and Haney welcomed back to the show for another interview one of the innovators of Dance and Rock n Roll, Chubby Checker.

It was Chubby who lead the Twist craze of the 1960’s. Twice his version of the song “The Twist” hit number one on the Billboard charts.

At the time Chubby was in the food business promoting his beef jerky. He was also speaking out to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame demanding that he be recognized with a statue in front of the hall for all his contributions.

Here is Stan and Haney’s second visit with Mr. Twist himself.

Chubby Checker

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Stan Nawalaniec has been on the air at 96 K Rock for over 25 years! He loves to travel, play golf, and the New York Yankees. Stan has a daughter and an Alabama wildcat and resides in Ft. Myers, FL. Mark Haney’s been on the radio since he was 15 years old, that’s 35 years of broadcasting! He is a lover of music, especially the blues. Mark plays guitar in his band, Mark Haney and the Buzzards. He also loves to play video games, drink Red Bull and sleep until it’s time to come to work at 2pm for the Stan and Haney Show!