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Bill Haley & His Comets

American rock and roll band

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Also known as Bill Haley and The Comets · Bill Haley's Comets · Bill Haley and His Comets · Bill Haley And His Comets

Founded: 1949
Members / parts: Bill Haley
Genre: rock and roll
Label: Decca
, Atlantic Records
, Charly Records
Country of origin: United States
Formed in: Chester

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Bill Haley & His Comets were an American rock and roll band formed in 1947 and continuing until Haley's death in 1981. The band was also known as Bill Haley and the Comets and Bill Haley's Comets. From late 1954 to late 1956, the group recorded nine top-20 singles, one of which was number one and three that were top ten. The single "Rock Around the Clock" was the best-selling rock single in the history of the genre and maintained that position for several years.

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Bill HaleyAmerican rock and roll music pioneer (1925–1981)

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Discography: Bill Haley & His Comets discography
Start of work period: 1949
End of work period: 1981
Awards: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame(2012)
Name: Bill Haley and His Comets

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