Celebrating The 50th Anniversary Of
The Breakthrough Of Rock 'n' Roll
THE COMETS SALUTE NASA COMET HIT!
The Comets give a special concert to salute the NASA and JPL teams on their hitting a comet! And they have created a new music video to celebrate NASA's Comet Hit - and the 50th anniversary of their OWN biggest Comet Hit!
This is the one-stop media resource for the multiple events and projects celebrating the 50th anniversary of the breakthrough of rock 'n' roll in July 1955.
The first week in July 2005 marks the 50th anniversary of "Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley & The Comets becoming the first-ever rock 'n' roll record to top the Billboard charts - thus initiating the rock era.
Wednesday July 6th 2005 is also the 80th anniversary of the birth of rock pioneer Bill Haley - who passed away age 55 in February 1981.
There are multiple celebrations taking place in Los Angeles - and projects with national and international impact.
The umbrella title for the L.A. events is the "Rock-Around-The-Clock-Athon!"
This media website contains everything needed to create a news story or feature about the anniversary. From the shortest headline "bullet points" to an in-depth analysis.
THIS SITE IS BEING CONSTANTLY UPDATED WITH NEW INFO. WE SUGGEST YOU BOOKMARK AND CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY.
- News Release UPDATED!
- Brief Background To The Anniversary
- Calendar Of Events
- Photos/Images To Download For Media Use
Video Clip
The Comets in 2005! (Quicktime, 10.3 MB)The five surviving members of the original lineup of The Comets rock the Viper Room in summer 2005!
Video Clip
The Comets: Deep Impact! (RealVideo, 5.2 MB)
Music video created to celebrate NASA hitting a comet! (For further Information, please click here.)
(Click to download video clips and then view in browser;
Right-Click and select "Save Target As..." to download and save for viewing offline.)(Broadcast quality of these and other clips available - martin@springtime.biz)
The Following Briefings Provide Useful Background
They May Be Freely Quoted From - Briefing: "Background to the 50th Anniversary"
- Briefing: "History Of Bill Haley & The Comets"
- Celebrity Quotes About "Rock Around The Clock"
Prospective Interviewees
- The Comets - The Band That Pioneered Rock 'n' Roll With Bill Haley
- Jim Dawson - rock historian and author of new book "Rock Around The Clock"
- Martin Lewis - Founder/Chairman of "Rock Is Fifty!" Honorary Committee
- Mrs. Bill "Cuppy" Haley (Married to Bill Haley 1952-1960)
- Info on The "Rock Is Fifty!" Honorary Committee
MEDIA CONTACTS
Martin Lewis
Springtime!
Tel: 323-654-7755
Cell: 323-972-7755 or 646-644-9899
Email: martin@martinlewis.com