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William John Clifton “Bill” Haley ( /ˈheɪliː/; July 6, 1925 – February 9, 1981) was one of the first American rock and roll musicians. 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 Aligator”, and “Shake Rattle and Roll”. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide.

• Birth name: William John Clifton Haley
• Also known as: Jack Haley, Johnny Clifton
• Born: July 6, 1925
• Origin: Highland Park, Michigan, United States
• Died: February 9, 1981 (aged 55) Harlingen Texas
• Genres: Rock and roll, country, rockabilly
• Occupations: Singer-songwriter, musician, bandleader
• Instruments: Vocals, guitar, slap bass
• Years active: 1946–1980
• Labels: Cowboy, Atlantic, Keystone, Center, Holiday, Essex, Decca, Warner Bros. Records, Orfeón, Dimsa, Newtown, Guest Star, Logo, APT, Gone, United Artists, Roulette, Sonet, Buddah, Antic, Arzee
• Associated acts: Bill Haley & His Comets, The Down Homers

Read more about Bill Haley at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

Songwriter Charles dies aged 71
BBC Entertainment, 2010-01-15 15:02:24
Bobby Charles, the US singer-songwriter who wrote songs for Fats Domino and Bill Haley and the Comets, dies in New Orleans aged 71.

‘Walking to New Orleans’ songwriter dies at 71
MSNBC Entertainment, 2010-01-15 00:02:43
Bobby Charles, the Louisiana singer-songwriter who penned such hits as Fats Domino's "Walking to New Orleans" and "See You Later Alligator" by Bill Haley and the Comets, has died.