Chubby Checker Adds A New "Twist" To Medicare
Grammy Award Winner Chubby Checker joins us to talk about using his widely popular hit song to emphasize the new "twist' in the medicare drug program.
According to Social Security Commissioner Michael Astrue, as of January 1st more than one million people low-income seniors are newly qualified for the "extra help" program.
"We want to get the word out," said Astrue, "and who'd better get the word out than an American legend."
"I am glad they chose me for this because it helps people," said Checker, whose real name is Ernest Evans.
His stage name was inspired by Fats Domino. The Chub is credited with getting adults onto the dance floor with his classic "The Twist." Before this, adults did not dance to teenaged music.
His other hit songs include Jingle Bell Rock, Pony Time and Let's Twist Again.
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