Bill Haley
This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (May 2014) Bill Haley Bill Haley Background information Birth name William John Clifton Haley Also known as Jack Haley, Johnny Clifton Born (1925-07-06)July 6, 1925 Highland Park, Michigan, USA Died February 9, 1981(1981-02-09) (aged 55) Harlingen, Texas, USA Genres Rock and roll, country, rockabilly Occupations Singer-songwriter, musician, bandleader Instruments Vocals, guitar, slap bass Years active 1946–1980 Labels Decca, Brunswick (UK), Cowboy, Atlantic, Keystone, Center, Holiday, Essex, Warner Bros. Records, Orfeón, Dimsa, Newtown, Guest Star, Logo, APT, Gone, United Artists, Roulette, Sonet, Buddah, Antic, Arzee, London (UK) Associated acts Bill Haley & His Comets, The Down Homers William John Clifton Haley (/ˈheɪliː/; July 6, 1925 – February 9, 1981), known as Bill Haley, was an 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 (inspired by Halley's Comet) 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". He has sold over 25 million records worldwide.