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Bill Haley and His Comets

Chester, United States · 1952 – 1981

Bill Haley and His Comets is a music group from Chester, United States, active 1952–1981. Their discography on Gatefold includes 12 records.

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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 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)
(drums, 1953-55)
Rudy Pompilli (sax, 1955-75)
Al Rex (double bass, 1955-58)
Ralph Jones (drums, 1955-60)
Frank "Franny" Beecher (opens in a new tab) (lead guitar, 1955-62)
Session musicians:
Billy Gussak (drums, 1953-55)
Danny Cedrone (electric guitar, 1952-54)