Bill Haley

William John Clifton Haley (; July 6, 1925 – February 9, 1981) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He was one of the first to make rock and roll music popular in the 1950s with his band Bill Haley & His Comets. He sold 25 million records worldwide with hits such as "Rock Around the Clock" (1954/1955), "Shake, Rattle and Roll" (1954) and "See You Later, Alligator" (1956).

Personal life
Haley was born in Highland Park, Michigan. At the age of four, he had operation on his inner-ear, which cut an optic nerve, making him blind in his left eye.

He died of a heart attack caused by alcoholism on February 9, 1981 aged 55.

Grammy Hall of Fame
The following recording by Bill Haley was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1982.

 Bill Haley: Grammy Hall of FameGrammy Hall of Fame Database . Year Recorded Title Genre Label Year Inducted Notes 1954/1955 "Rock Around the Clock" Rock & Roll (single) Decca Records 1982

References

 Other websites 
 Bill Haley's new Comets web site
  Melody Manor (Bill Haley's house) Google Map

 Bill Haley Jr. and the Comets site

Category:1925 births
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Category:American radio personalities
Category:American rock singers
Category:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
Category:American bandleaders
Category:American rock guitarists
Category:Singers from Pennsylvania