The Making of a Teenage Anthem: The Story Behind "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and His Comets
Bill Haley wasn't the first person to sing rock 'n' roll, but he was one of the first white people to bring attention to the boogie-woogie hybrid where country and western met rhythm and blues. In a time where popular music was segregated, Haley and his band were finding their niche performing music with a big beat. There was a spirit in this new, exciting music and the dance floors filled, the people responded, and the records sold. In 1954, Haley and his band, The Comets, released a record had little impact. That is, until it was used in a movie a year later, causing it to exp...
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