biography
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Haley, Bill
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popular name of William John Haley
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1925–1981)
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| biography:
| Musician, born in Highland Park, Michigan, USA. A pioneering rock 'n' roll singer, he led country-and-western bands around Philadelphia during 1942–52, when he formed the rhythm and blues-styled Bill Haley & His Comets. In 1954 his recordings of ‘Rock Around the Clock’ and ‘Shake, Rattle & Roll’ were among the earliest rock 'n' roll hits. He had his last hit record in 1956, but continued to record and tour in rock 'n' roll revival shows until 1980. |
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