Steve Reich, Chubby Checker

Technically, Steve Reich, the modernist composer, and Chubby Checker, the twister, have little in common. But they share a birthday, with Reich turning 70 today and Checker clocking in at 65.

The point is, if you went to Paris and dug up Debussy and said, 'Excusez-moi Monsieur…are you an impressionist?' he'd probably say 'Merde!' and go back to sleep. -- Reich

Dancing, apart to music with a beat, is my legacy.-- Checker