Chubby Checker Wants to Set Dance Record

04/11/2004 2:31 PM, AP


Singer Chubby Checker wants a new record — a Guinness world record.

Checker, who now goes by "Chubby C" to reflect his reinvention as a rap artist, vied for the distinction in a dance event Saturday sponsored by Myrtle Beach radio station WWXM FM. Nearly 190 people took part as Checker played his 1960 hit "The Twist."

"It's so nice to be here," he said. "This old eagle is laying some new eggs."

As part of the event, at least 114 people did the electric slide and then 151 did the cha-cha. The crowd grew to 188 as dancers did the twist while Checker sang his famous song.

Guinness World Records currently does not list a record for the most people participating in a dance.