It’s April 12th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1954, Bill Haley recorded “Rock Around the Clock” at Pythian Temple studios in New York City. Many music ...

A frustrated big-band promoter runs in to rock-and-rollers Bill Haley and the Comets at a small-town dance. He quickly becomes their manager and, with the help of Alan Freed, hopes to bring the ...

Franny Beecher, Guitarist for Bill Haley & the Comets, Dies at 92 A rock n' roll pioneer has passed away. Franny Beecher, lead guitarist for Bill Haley & the Comets from 1954 to 1962, died in ...

Bill Haley and His Comets performing the classic Rock ‘n’ Roll track ‘Rock Around the Clock’. It was recorded in 1954 and went on to become big global hit, going to number 1 in both the UK ...