Chubby Checker and Bobby Rydell are distinct artists known for their significant contributions to the early rock and roll and teen idol genres, respectively. Chubby Checker, born Ernest Evans, gained fame with his 1960 cover of Hank Ballard's "The Twist," which introduced the popular dance style of the same name. Bobby Rydell, born Robert Louis Ridarelli, is notable for his many Top 40 hits in the early 1960s, including "Wild One" and "Volare". Both artists helped shape the music of the era and continue to influence modern rock and pop.