Bill Haley

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Biography

William John Clifton Haley (July 6, 1925 – February 9, 1981) 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 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". Haley has sold over 60 million records worldwide. In 1987, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Career Overview

Bill Haley has 11 screen credits in a career dating back to 1956. Their work is anchored in the Rock Around the Clock Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s, Blue Suede Shoes, Don't Knock The Rock. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
11
Birth Date
1925-07-06 00:00:00
Birth Place
Highland Park, Michigan, USA

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