Bill Haley And His Comets

Bill Haley And His Comets were an American rock and roll band, founded in 1952 and continued until Haley's death on February 9, 1981. The band was also known as Bill Haley and the Comets and Bill Haley's Comets (and variations thereof). More than 100 musicians performed with Bill Haley And His Comets between 1952 and Haley's death in 1981. Members First Comets (1952-55): Bill Haley (vocals, guitar, 1952-81) Johnny Grande (piano, accordion, 1952-62) Billy Williamson (steel guitar, 1952-64) Marshall Lytle (string bass, 1952-55) Joey D'Ambrosia (tenor sax, 1953-55) Dick Richards (2) (drums, 1953-55) Rudy Pompilli (sax, 1955-75) Al Rex (double bass, 1955-58) Ralph Jones (2) (drums, 1955-60) Frank "Franny" Beecher (lead guitar, 1955-62) Session musicians: Billy Gussak (drums, 1953-55) Danny Cedrone (electric guitar, 1952-54)