Tag Archives: Bill Haley

Today’s Music: Bill Haley, Della Reese, Gene Chandler, Nanci Griffith

Posted on July 6, 2012 by admin

The first King of Rock ‘n’ Roll — he predated Elvis — Bill Haley was born today in 1925 (d. 1981). In 1953, a year before Elvis Presley was recorded by Sam Phillips at Sun Records in Memphis, Bill Haley … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Franny Beecher

Posted on January 10, 2012 by admin

Most people have never heard of Franny Beecher, but he was lead guitarist for Bill Haley and His Comets, the first hit rock band that promoted itself as a rock band in 1955. Beecher has always been underrated and rarely … Continue reading →

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Music: Bill Haley & His Comets, Plus the First Rock Tune

Posted on November 17, 2011 by admin

Never heard of Bill Haley & His Comets? Go back to sleep, Mr. Magoo. This track, “Goofin’ Around” from 1956, features some nice guitar work by Franny Beecher on the black Les Paul I’ve heard he still has today. And, … Continue reading →

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