Bill Haley

The Profile

American singer, guitarist, and bandleader; a pioneer of rock and roll who led Bill Haley & His Comets and brought the genre to mainstream charts in the 1950s.

Born July 6, 1925 (Highland Park, Michigan, USA); died February 9, 1981 (Harlingen, Texas, USA). Leader of Bill Haley & His Comets; “Rock Around The Clock” became a worldwide hit in 1955.

One DeBaser review spotlights Bill Haley’s 1960 collaboration with Caterina Valente, tied to a German rock ’n’ roll film. The piece praises the rarity and charm of the release, noting a medley including Shake, Rattle and Roll. Overall tone: nostalgic and collector-minded.