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Bill Haley and His Comets

Country / region
United States
Recording years
1955–1956
Recordings in scope
3
Albums in scope
3
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Bill Haley and His Comets in Rock · North America

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ARTIST STORY

Meet Bill Haley and His Comets

Bill Haley and His Comets is a band / group associated with United States whose catalog here spans 1955–1956. The artist is connected with Rock and Roll, so genre, period and individual recordings offer useful ways into the work.

Listen for how Rock and Roll shape rhythm, voice and arrangement. A starting path includes “Dim, Dim the Lights (I Want Some Atmosphere)”, “Rock‐a‐Beatin’ Boogie”, “Calling All Comets”. Then move to “From the Original Master Tapes” and “The King of Rock” to hear how recordings are organized in a release context.

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BIOGRAPHICAL FACTS

Basic information

Type
Band / group
Country / region
United States
Formation date
November 1952
End date
February 9, 1981
Formed in
Chester
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