THE ROCK-AROUND-THE-CLOCK-ATHON!

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Tuesday July 5th - 6:00pm
When the clock strikes SIX…

The Knitting Factory
7021 Hollywood Boulevard - Hollywood
(Corner: Hollywood & Sycamore. 1 block East of La Brea Avenue)

Cool Hollywood music club The Knitting Factory gets the ROCK-AROUND-THE-CLOCK-ATHON! off to a flying start with a Double Happy-Hour (from 6:00pm-8:00pm) Half-price drinks & food - and a deejay spinning classic 50's rock 'n roll to celebrate the 50th anniversary! The (septuagenarian and octogenarian!) Comets will drop by to hear the music, sample the drinks and scope the chicks!

Tuesday July 5th - 8:00pm
When the clock strikes EIGHT…

Grauman's Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Boulevard - Hollywood
(2 blocks east of Highland Avenue)

The American Cinematheque presents the Grand Opening Night of The 6th Annual "Mods & Rockers Film Festival" (of Groovy Movies From The Shagadelic Sixties) This year's opening night is a cinematic salute to two of the pioneering jukebox musicals that inspired the rock 'n' roll movies of the 1960's - and the band that inspired and starred in both films

"Rock Around The Clock" and "Don't Knock The Rock" Both starring Bill Haley & The Comets. Both filmed and released in 1956.

Q&A with The Comets (all 5 surviving members of the original lineup) • Mrs. Bill "Cuppy" Haley (married to Bill Haley 1952-1960) • Jim Dawson (rock historian and author of the definitive new book "Rock Around The Clock")

Copies of Jim Dawson's book will be on sale - and Jim Dawson will be available to sign copies. The Comets will also sign copies of the book.

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Tuesday July 5th - 11:00pm
When the clock strikes ELEVEN…

The Pig & Whistle
6714 Hollywood Boulevard - Hollywood
(2 blocks east of Highland Avenue)

Join The Comets for a late-night anniversary toast in one of Hollywood's oldest and most legendary bars - situated conveniently next door to Grauman's Egyptian Theatre. "Rock Around The Clock" will be playing loud!

Wednesday July 6th - 8:00am
When the clock strikes EIGHT…

Duke's Coffee Shop
8909 Sunset Boulevard - West Hollywood
(at San Vicente Boulevard)

Join the Comets for an early-morning breakfast salute to "Rock Around The Clock" in Hollywood's favorite rock 'n' roll diner. In honor of the anniversary FIFTY different versions of "Rock Around The Clock" will be played consecutively - including classic renditions by artists ranging from the Sex Pistols to Mae West and an all-polka version on accordions!

Wednesday July 6th - 1:00pm
When the clock strikes ONE…

RockWalk
7425 Sunset Boulevard - West Hollywood
(midway between Fairfax and La Brea)

Bill Haley & The Comets are officially inducted into the Hollywood RockWalk. They join other major rock 'n' roll musicians and producers into the RockWalk's Hall Of Fame. Today is the 80th anniversary of Bill Haley's birth.

EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! FREE OF CHARGE!

Wednesday July 6th - 3:00pm
When the clock strikes THREE…

The Museum Of Television & Radio
465 North Beverly Drive - Beverly Hills
(corner with Santa Monica Boulevard)

On the 50th anniversary of "Rock Around The Clock" becoming the first rock 'n' roll record to top the charts - The Comets and Mrs. Bill "Cuppy" Haley will visit The Museum Of Television & Radio in Beverly Hills. And attend a major video screening.

There will also be a book-signing by top rock historian Jim Dawson of " Rock Around The Clock" - his new definitive book about the history of the record that sparked the rock revolution. The Comets will also sign the book (subject only to time limitations.)

"Rock Is Fifty!" is an exhibit of rare rock 'n' roll memorabilia specially created for the anniversary by The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame & Museum. "Gibson Rocks!" is a display of classic guitar models that helped launch rock 'n' roll. After they view the exhibits - they will view "Rock Is Fifty!" a museum-only video program of ultra-rare live rock 'n' roll performances from "The Ed Sullivan Show" 1955-1959. The program was created specially for the anniversary by rock filmmaker Andrew Solt and historian/producer Martin Lewis.

The Comets will make the official announcement that in response to the strong public interest - the "Rock Is Fifty!" exhibits will be extended in Los Angeles for an extra Fifty Days. One day for each year of rock 'n' roll since the momentous breakthrough of July 1955… The exhibits are open to the public - free of charge.

TIMETABLE

3:00pm - The Comets tour the exhibits

3.30pm - The Comets make official announcement extending the exhibits

3:45pm - 4:15pm - Booksigning of "Rock Around The Clock"

by author Jim Dawson and by The Comets (alas no time for The Comets to sign other items)

4:20pm - The Comets introduce Special Screening of "Rock is Fifty!"

(Free admission to the screening - but limited seating. Be there early!)

Wednesday July 6th - 9:00pm
When the clock strikes NINE…

The Viper Room
8852 Sunset Boulevard - West Hollywood

Rock Is Fifty! presents "The Comets Jubilee Ball!" A Party & Concert Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of "Rock Around The Clock" topping the charts. Full-length show by The Comets. Plus Special Guests.

The "Rock Is Fifty!" Committee is pleased to acknowledge generous support for The "Rock-Around-The-Clock-Athon!" from Backbeat Books - publishers of the definitive new history of "Rock Around The Clock" by Jim Dawson