Bill Haley

American rock and roll music pioneer (1925-1981)

Singer and guitarist whose "Rock Around the Clock" signaled the beginning of the rock & roll era.

Born	July 6, 1925
Hometown	Highland Park, Michigan, United States of America

Spouse

Martha Velaesco (m 1963 - 1981) , Barbara Joan Cupchak (m 1952 - 1960) , Dorothy Crowe (m 1946 - 1952)

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The life and legacy of late author and former Tennessee resident Alex Haley is being honored 100 years after he was born

Don't Knock the Rock

1h 24min

1956

Rock Around the Clock

1h 17min

1956

James Dean Era