Soon after, Chandler took on the persona of the Duke of Earl, wearing a cape, monocle, and top hat, while carrying a cane. He appears on-screen as the Duke character in 1962’s “Don’t Knock the Twist” with Chubby Checker. His singles continued to garner popularity and soon, Chandler started his own production company and record labels. His single, “Groovy Situation”, became the second biggest hit of his career. Chandler ventured into disco during the late ’70s. He was later inducted in the Rhythm and Blues Foundation in 1997 and his song, “Duke of Earl”, is part of the Grammy Hall of Fame and is on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s list of the 500 songs that shaped the genre. Chandler continues to perform around the U.S., most frequently in his hometown and Las Vegas, Nevada.