William John Clifton "Bill" Haley (pron.: /ˈheɪliː/; July 6, 1925 – February 9, 1981) was one of the first American rock and roll musicians. He is credited by many with first popularizing this form of music in the early 1950s with his group Bill Haley & His Comets (inspired by Halley's Comet) and million selling hits such as, "Rock Around the Clock", "See You Later Alligator", "Shake Rattle and Roll", "Skinny Minnie", and "Razzle Dazzle". He has ... sold over 150 million records worldwide.See more [+]