Bill Haley (1925-1981) was a pioneering figure in the birth of rock 'n' roll, blending rhythm and blues with country to create a groundbreaking new sound. Leading his band The Comets, he scored massive hits like "Rock Around the Clock," "Shake, Rattle and Roll," "Razzle-Dazzle," and "See You Later, Alligator." Haley's music helped bring rock 'n' roll into the mainstream and laid the foundation for the revolution that followed.