Raised in Church Point, Louisiana, Chubby was introduced to zydeco music as a young child by the musicians in his family. His father, Roy Carrier, and grandfather, Warren Carrier, were established zydeco musicians that Chubby would watch in awe during band practices. “When they started performing and playing that sound, it just did something to me,” Chubby said. “I wanted to be a part of it.”

At the age of 17, Chubby received a life-changing phone call from fellow zydeco musician, Terrence Simien. “I don’t know who you are,” Terrence told him, “but the talk of the town is that you’re one of the best drummers in zydeco.” He invited Chubby to Europe to play drums with his band as they opened 14 shows for legendary rhythm and blues musician Fats Domino. Chubby joined Terrance Simien and the Mallet Playboys full-time and was introduced to a world of zydeco appreciation that he never knew existed.