Rappa became known for antics with his stand-up bass.
Bill Haley
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Bill Haley and other notable people who died this day in history…
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His band is believed to be the first white group to play the Apollo Theater.
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The Comets are credited by some music historians with having recorded the first rock and roll song in 1953 with “Crazy Man, Crazy.”
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No matter how old or young you are, your pop culture has probably included Dick Clark in a prominent role.
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Bill Haley helped usher in the rock ‘n’ roll era with hits like “Rock Around the Clock.” Thirty years after his death, we take a look back at his life …