169 Bill Haley (1925-1981) and his Comets “(We’re Gonna) Rock Around the Clock” 1954

Record producer Dave Miller refused to record the song because he disliked one of the songwriters, Jim Myers, even though the song “brought out a frenzied audience of student fans.” After Haley switched labels, he recorded the song that “provided the pivot point for rock & roll’s recognition and mass acceptance” (Bill Haley The Daddy of Rock and Roll). Listed on the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.

Bill Haley and his Comets “Rock Around the Clock”