Chubby Checker, honored at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, decided not to attend the induction ceremony. He accepted the award during a concert, emphasizing his focus on performing rather than accepting accolades. Checker expressed concerns about public perception of aging artists, stating he wanted to be active on stage rather than being viewed as a retired figure. He preferred to showcase his passion for live performances, indicating that being on stage aligns with his current career and dreams.
"You run into things that you didn't run into when you weren't an older person. I told my manager, 'Make sure when we go to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the induction that I'm doing what I love doing the most, being in front of an audience.'"
"Chubby goes to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he's an old guy, he's probably retired, he's not doing anything. Maybe he has crutches and he's coming to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to get his little award and go back home."
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