"The Twist" star Chubby Checker was part of one era of popular music the Rock & Roll Hall of fame should ignore.

Chubby Checker said that his songs aren't played on radio stations anymore because of racism. The star contrasted his place in the music industry with that of one white rocker.

Bad Company, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol and, after decades of effort, Chubby Checker are among the performers nominated for ...