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Nostalgia for the '60s is drawing young fans to the Koutoubia Disco Lounge this week where Chubby Checker offers a 45-minute hard rock show. Former 23(...)
Nostalgia for the '60s is drawing young fans to the Koutoubia Disco Lounge this week where Chubby Checker offers a 45-minute hard rock show. Former 23(...)

Nostalgia for the '60s is drawing young fans to the Koutoubia Disco Lounge this week where Chubby Checker offers a 45-minute hard rock show. Former 23(...)

Date2/23/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Nostalgia for the '60s is drawing young fans to the Koutoubia Disco Lounge this week where Chubby Checker offers a 45-minute hard rock show. Former 235-pound Checker has slimmed down to 180 pounds and says life is good again.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0037484F
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