Rock Around the Clock1954
"Rock Around the Clock", a breakthrough for rock and roll music, is included in the film Blackboard Jungle
Historical person
Bill Haley Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Bill Haley, based on 3 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
3 records1954–19552 events0 places
Chronological biography
1954
Rock n Roll1954
Bill Haley and the Comets become first major white band to use black rock n roll forms, featuring heavy, danceable beat and repetitive patterns, "Rock Around the Clock" becomes huge hit
1955
Rock Around the Clock6 June 1955
Bill Haley and Comets, "Rock Around the Clock" hits #1
Record provenance
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