Chubby Checker — one of Rock and Roll’s biggest icons — has got better things to do than attend his induction ceremony at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame … even after waiting 3 decades to achieve the amazing feat.

The Grammy winner says he’ll be doing what he does best that day — playing rock and roll at a gig — while they’re honoring him during the November 8 ceremony in Los Angeles.

Checker — best known for his hit “The Twist,” which he once performed with Keith Richards — explained his rationale in a video posted to social media, featuring him sitting onstage talking to a crowd.

The musician recalled the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame being surprised he didn’t want to attend his ceremony … even advising him to “forget” about his show. But Chubby — who’s now 83 — wouldn’t budge, stating, “We never forget about gigs.”