Justin Thyme says:

edited on 05-08-2009

Haley & The Comets recorded "Rock Around The Clock" in 1954 but ti became a smash hit when it was included in the movie "The Blackboard Jungle". You are correct: it was always rock and roll. Sadly, it died in 1976 when disco and punk ruled and teen idol-like groups took over the airwaves. JT - 1936

graphics175 says:

02-24-2009

If memory serves me corretly Bill Haley & the Comets hit #1 on the charts July 9, 1956 with Rock Around the clock, though it was rcorded earlier. I know, I was senior in high school then. Incidentally , it is today's youngstes that have come up with the term "rockabilly, " I never heard that word 'til I was in my 60s. Sorry young people, but we called it rock and roll no matter how much you would like to change it . Today's music is not rock and roll no matter who defines it. JAB- 1939

Awkward Ronald/Mephi s t o p h e l e s ' Dog/The Hypnogog says:

edited on 12-04-2008

Hi everyone! I'm RON RONLIPS! I sing Rock Around The Clock!

glynn22 says:

09-11-2008

Philips was from Louisiana. A navy veteran, and one time bellhop, he cowrote the Sea Of Love to show how much he loved his girlfriend. Later he became a radio disc jockey.

denisebasham says:

09-01-2008

Bill Haley most definately did ROck around the clock!!!

kgt1310 says:

08-05-2008

Bill Haley and the Comets did do Rock around the clock.

Awkward Ronald/Mephi s t o p h e l e s ' Dog/The Hypnogog says:

03-14-2008

Factually, Rock Around the Clock was performed by Bill Haley and the (or His) Comets. Not that I was around to experience it or anything, I 'm just a musical omnivore that thinks he knows everything, but DOES NOT. In fact, I'm probably wrong right now. THE END.