Ernest Evans Was Born on the 3Rd October 1941, in Spring Gully, South Carolina Usa, and Is a Singer of Rock’ N’ Roll. He Is Famous Mainly for Having Been the Figurehead of the Twist in 1960 – 1962, Which He Popularized as a Dance and Musical Style and Which Earned Him at the Time the Nickname Mr. Twist. Checker Has Been Active in the Entertainment Industry Since 1959.