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Country music has interesting history with Grammys

...native Ernest Evans.You probably know him better as Chubby Checker. He won the first Best Rock & Roll Recording Grammy...to win multiple Grammys in the same year; and also Chubby Checker, the first to win a rock music Grammy.I've seen...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/applause/2011-02-09/country-music-has-int
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...Lorenzo appeared to the delight of most of the women in the audience. The party really got started, however, when Chubby Checker took the stage. He launched into his trademark 1962 tune, The Twist, which got the audience on its feet. He followed...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2005/05/04/met_452108.shtml
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Chubby Checker uses Hall of Fame ceremonies to boost himself

NEW YORK -- Chubby Checker, whose song "The Twist" was one of the most popular dance records...them point to the song's enduring popularity. He also markets "Chubby Checker's Beef Jerky" with flavors like "Sugar Twist Teriyaki...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2004/03/16/mus_408929.shtml
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Two museums give different accounts of JFK assassination

...they were when it was used as a sniper's nest. Visitors are first reminded of what life was like back then. A Chubby Checkers album and a playbill for "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" put the era into context, as do displays on racial...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2003/11/22/nat_394370.shtml
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Duke duo came from boxing and rock 'n' roll families

...against Mike Tyson. Tillis lost the 10-round decision. Bass is the daughter of '60s rock 'n' roll recording star Chubby Checker. The 6-3 Bass said her father knows very little about basketball, but talks to her almost daily during the NCAA...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2003/03/31/nca_474815.shtml
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Microsoft makes a big bet on Tablet PC

...is spending $70 million on marketing, including a lavish launch event in New York including a concert featuring Chubby Checker and The Shirelles. All the tablets weigh about 3 pounds and are about the size and shape of a standard ultralight...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2002/11/07/tec_357145.shtml
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In the know

...672-2754 or go online at oscarmayer.com for all entry materials and official rules. TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Singer Chubby Checker is 61. Singer-guitarist Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac is 53. Blues singer Keb' Mo' is 51. Actor Jack...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2002/10/03/liv_356206.shtml
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Concert calendar

...Thursday, Atlanta's Tabernacle. LOOKING AHEAD IN LIKE FLYNN: Friday, Feb. 8, Smith's Olde Bar, Atlanta. CHUBBY CHECKER AND THE WILDCATS: Saturday, Feb. 9, Georgia Dome, Atlanta. WYNTON MARSALIS AND THE LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2002/02/01/app_330689.shtml
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Country singers go head-to-head with `Butterfly Kisses'

...countryfest97.com) will feature live audio and video from the concert. TWISTING AT THE OPRY: Rock 'n' roller Chubby Checker appeared on the Grand Ole Opry radio show recently while in Nashville for an oldies concert. He sang "Rowdy Country...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/1997/06/26/ent_210429.shtml
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Aaron Tippin knows his way to Augusta

...with Sawyer Brown (May 18, 1994); with Mark Chesnutt and James House (Dec. 10, 1994); and with Hammer and Chubby Checker for James Brown's Birthday Bash (April 30, 1995). Wherever he goes - including Health Central where he likes...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/1997/04/25/ent_207298.shtml
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