CLEVELAND (WJW) – It’s fair to say Chubby Checker is synonymous with early rock ‘n' roll. His version of 'The Twist' was instrumental in shaping the genre — just one of many reasons the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame selected Checker for induction at its November ceremony.

It's too bad he'll be skipping it.

At an appearance in July, Checker explained in front of an audience that his priorities had changed over the years, according to video from the event.

"I told my manager, I says, 'Make sure when we go to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the induction, that I'm doing what I love doing the most: being in front of an audience. A live audience. Not a television audience," he said.

Sometime after coming to his decision, Checker said he spoke with a representative from the Rock Hall.

“We’re n

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