Bill Haley Musical artist

William John Clifton Haley (/ˈheɪliː/; July 6, 1925 – February 9, 1981), known as Bill Haley, was an American rock and roll musician. He is credited by many with first popularizing this form of music in the early 1950s with his group Bill Haley & His Comets (inspired by Halley's Comet) and million selling hits such as "Rock Around the Clock", "See You Later, Alligator", "Shake, Rattle and Roll", "Rocket 88", "Skinny Minnie", and "Razzle Dazzle". He has sold over 25 million records worldwide.

Personal facts

Bill Haley
Alias (AKA)
Jack Haley Johnny Clifton
Haley Bill; Clifton Johnny; Gregory Scott; Haley Jack
Birth dateJuly 06, 1925
Birth place
Michigan , Highland Park Michigan
Date of deathFebruary 09, 1981
Place of death
Texas , Harlingen Texas

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Musical artist

Career started1946
Career ended1980
associated musical artist
Bill Haley & His Comets
The Down Homers
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Country music
Rock and roll
Rockabilly
instrument
Slapping (music)
record label
Buddah Records
Roulette Records
Warner Bros. Records
Cowboy Records
Atlantic Records
Sonet Records
Orfeón
Decca Records
United Artists Records
Logo Records
Essex Records
Gone Records
Holiday Records
APT Records
Antic Records
Arzee Records
Center Records
Guest Star Records
Keystone Records
Newtown Records

Bill Haley on Wikipedia

External resources

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  2. http://www.bill-haley.com
  3. http://www.billhaleyjrandthecomets.com
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