Bill Haley And His Comets were an American rock and roll band, founded in 1952 and continued until Haley's death on February 9, 1981. The band was also known as Bill Haley and the Comets and Bill Haley's Comets (and variations thereof).
More than 100 musicians performed with Bill Haley And His Comets between 1952 and Haley's death in 1981.
Members First Comets (1952-55):
Bill Haley (vocals, guitar, 1952-81)
Johnny Grande (piano, accordion, 1952-62)
Billy Williamson (steel guitar, 1952-64)
Marshall Lytle (string bass, 1952-55)
Joey D'Ambrosia (tenor sax, 1953-55)
Dick Richards (drums, 1953-55)
Rudy Pompilli (sax, 1955-75)
Al Rex (double bass, 1955-58)
Ralph Jones (drums, 1955-60)
Frank "Franny" Beecher (lead guitar, 1955-62)
Session musicians:
Billy Gussak (drums, 1953-55)
Danny Cedrone (electric guitar, 1952-54)
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Bill Haley And His Comets has released 500+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Tamiami: The Warner Bros Sessions, Promo, The Very Best Of Bill Haley And His Comets: Rock Around The Clock. Explore their complete discography on this page.
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Bill Haley And His Comets were an American rock and roll band, founded in 1952 and continued until Haley's death on February 9, 1981. The band was also known as Bill Haley and the Comets and Bill Hale... Read the full biography on this page.
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