bill haley

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bill haley

Bill Haley performs on stage with his band.

Definition

Proper noun A stage name, specifically referring to William John Clifton Haley, an American musician and singer-songwriter. He was a pioneering figure in the mid-1950s, widely credited with helping to bring rock and roll music into the mainstream of popular culture.

Examples of Usage
  • Bill Haley & His Comets recorded the iconic song "Rock Around the Clock."
  • Many historians consider Bill Haley one of the founding fathers of rock and roll.
  • The energetic performance style of Bill Haley and his band was influential for many later artists.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Bill Haley sound": This phrase is used to describe the specific musical style characterized by a strong backbeat, saxophone solos, and Haley's distinctive, rhythmic vocal delivery.
  • Cultural Reference: The name is often used as a historical reference point when discussing the origins and commercialization of rock music.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bill Haley & His Comets (noun phrase): The full name of his band, which is almost always associated with him.
  • Haley, Bill (noun): An alternative presentation of the name, often used in encyclopedic or indexed listings.
Synonyms
  • Rock and roll pioneer
  • Early rock musician
Related Phrases
  • "Like something out of a Bill Haley song": A phrase used to describe a scene or feeling of energetic, old-fashioned rock and roll revelry.
bill haley

Bill Haley performs on stage with his band.

Noun
  1. United States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981)

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