William John Clifton Haley (July 6, 1925 – February 9, 1981) was a pioneering 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". His recordings have sold over 60 million records worldwide.
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William John Cliffton Haley 6 July 1925 Highland Park, Michigan USA
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Died |
9 February 1981 (aged 55) Harlingen, Texas USA
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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