Friday, June 4, 2010

Bill Hayley & The Comets

Bill Hayley & The Comets were a American rock and roll band that was found in 1952 and they continue untill Hayle died in 1981. They were the earliest white group to bring rock&roll to white Americans and the rest of the world from 1954 to the end of 1956. They made 9 singles in the top 20, they were on of the top 3 of top 10. Bill Hayley was a country performer after he recorded a country and a western style version of Rocket 88. A rhythm and blue songs he changed music direction to a new sound. Which came to be rock& roll some of the member of The Comets, became famous Bill Hayley.

They were really famous like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, Philadelphia-based Holiday Records label in 1951. Which sold well as followed up a cover of a 1940's rhythm an blues song call Rock The Joint in 1952 this time for Holiday's sister company, Essex Records. Both songs were released under the Saddled men name. It soon became apparent that a new name was needed to fit the music the band was now playing.

Written By:Fernanda C.

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