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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Inga Parkel

60s rock icon reveals reason he’s skipping Hall of Fame induction after 40 years of eligibility

Sixties rock icon Chubby Checker won’t be attending his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony later this year.

The 83-year-old Grammy winner was among eight of 14 artists to appear on the nominee ballot for the first time in February, despite having been eligible since its inaugural class in 1986.

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