Bill Haley
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Bill Haley was born on July 6, 1925, in Highland Park [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. A citizen of the United States , he worked as a singer, bandleader, conductor, yodeler, composer, and actor . Haley performed primarily in rock music and country music genres .
He was a member of several musical groups, including Bill Haley and The Saddlemen, Bill Haley & Four Aces Of Western Swing, and Bill Haley & His Comets . His contributions to music earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame .
Haley died on February 9, 1981, in Harlingen due to a myocardial infarction [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Occupation: actor[13], guitarist[14], radio personality[15], songwriter[16], recording artist[17], musician[18]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[20]
- Member of: Bill Haley and The Saddlemen[21], Bill Haley & Four Aces Of Western Swing[22], Bill Haley & His Comets[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Genre: rock music[25], country music[26]
- Record label: Decca[27]
- Discography: Bill Haley discography[28]
- Commons category: Bill Haley[29]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[30]
- Family name: Haley[31]
- Given name: William[32], John[33], Clifton[34]
- Official website: http://www.bill-haley.com/[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Bill Haley[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Instrument: guitar[38], voice[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Birth name: William John Clifton Haley[41]
- Name in native language: Bill Haley[42]
- Start of work period: 1946[43]
- End of work period: 1980[44]
Why It Matters
Bill Haley has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by Adriano Celentano[47], a singer-songwriter[48], b. 1938[49], of Italy[50], awarded the David di Donatello for Best Actor[51].
FAQs
Where was Bill Haley born?
Bill Haley was born in Highland Park[2].
Where did Bill Haley die?
Bill Haley passed away in Harlingen[4].
What did Bill Haley do for work?
Bill Haley worked as a singer[5], bandleader[6], conductor[7], yodeler[8], and composer[9].
What awards did Bill Haley receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19] and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[20].
Who did Bill Haley influence?
Bill Haley has been cited as an influence by Adriano Celentano[47].