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1925–1981 · Bill Haley and His Comets

Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets — cover art

Bill Haley of Bill Haley and His Comets — 1925–1981.

Bill Haley & His Comets were an American rock and roll band formed in 1947 and continuing until Haley's death in 1981. The band was also known as Bill Haley and the Comets and Bill Haley's Comets. From late 1954 to late 1956, the group recorded nine top-20 singles, one of which was number one and three that were top ten. The single "Rock Around the Clock" was the best-selling rock single in the history of the genre and maintained that position for several years.

Bill Haley and His Comets in song

Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets — cover art
Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley and His Comets
1948

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