Bill Haley  1925  - 1981
                Referat :L. Helbig 9b        Zeittafel             Biographie (engl)
At 15 he was touring with Country and Western bands
The Comets, since 1952 recorded Jacky Brenstone´s rhythm`n`blues hit
“Rocket 88” in aggressive rockabilly style
1953 rocking version of “Crazy, man,crazy”
1954 “Shake, rattle and roll, elements opf boogie-woogie and country music
1954 “Rock around the clock”
1957 touring England, end of his stardom, revival figur
 
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  • Bill Haley And His Comets - includes discography.
  • Bill Haley Picture Gallery
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    •   Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Bill Haley - provides information on the leader of The Comets