Haley, William John Clifton,Jr.

Haley, William John Clifton,Jr.
Haley, William John Clifton, Jr. Known as “Bill.” 1925-1981.
American singer who with his band, the Comets, recorded “Rock Around the Clock” (1954) and other influential early rock 'n' roll songs.

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  • Haley, Bill — orig. William John Clifton born July 6, 1925, Highland Park, Mich., U.S. died Feb. 9, 1981, Harlingen, Texas U.S. singer and guitarist, one of the pioneers of rock and roll (see rock music). Haley worked as a disc jockey and sang and played… …   Universalium

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