Bill Haley Quotes | Beyond Motive

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Bill Haley was an American musician and bandleader who played a significant role in the early days of rock and roll. His hit song "Rock Around the Clock" became an anthem of the genre and helped popularize rock and roll music in the 1950s. Haley's energetic performances and pioneering recordings have made him a key figure in the history of rock and roll.

"I sat down one night and wrote the line rock, rock, rock everybody."

"The music is the main thing and it's just as easy to write acceptable words."

"The road can be hard on a kid if he's not careful."

"We take a lot of care with lyrics because we don't want to offend anybody."

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