It matters not if your jam is math-rock, lo-fi indie, hyper-shred metal guitar or sports jacket and jeans yacht rock – air guitar is the one style that we all play. But where did air guitar start?

Chubby Checker, who popularized two rock ‘n’ roll dance styles in the early ’60s, finally landed into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He’s been eligible since the Hall started inducting artists in 1986.