NRBQ's ability to play just about anything hasn't always worked in its favor. "Rolling Stone reviewed our first album and trashed it," original 'Q drummer Tom Staley recalls. "They couldn't figure out where we were coming from." ...more
December 19, 2008
So unbeknownst to most, the Twist was the creation of some young African-Americans dancing in the street on Central Avenue in Tampa. Apparently they shall forever remain anonymous, and the fame associated with creating arguably the most powerful dance tune of all time will forever belong entirely to Chubby Checker and Hank Ballard. ...more
July 8, 2008
Here's a word association test. When I say "Chubby Checker", you say... "The Twist." At least most folks make that connection, because it was that tune that rocketed him to stardom. Chubby, who's real name is Ernest Evans, appeared at Busch Gardens last week as part of a Fourth of July celebration. But few people know that the Twist had its genesis in Tampa. ...more
July 8, 2008
TBO.com - Tampa Bay Online ©2009 Media General Communications Holdings, LLC. A Media General company. | Member Agreement | Privacy Statement | Work With Us