Singer and songwriter Hank Ballard, whose hit ” The Twist ” ushered in a nationwide 1960s dance craze, has died. Mr. Ballard, who was suffering from throat cancer, died Sunday at his home, friends ...

Hank Ballard brought raw energy and provocative lyrics to King Records, with a catalog so edgy fans had to listen under the covers. Seen by many as one of the first soul singers, Ballard blurred the ...