Bill Haley's Comets rock around the clock in Norwich Friday
NORWICH – What better a way to spend the holiday season than with some old time rock and roll favorites the whole family can enjoy?
Toys for Tots and Millennia Entertainment present Bill Haley’s Comets: Greatest Hits and Christmas Favorites at 7 p.m. Friday at the Chenango County Council of the Arts.
After bursting into the music industry in the 1950s, Bill Haley along with his Comets later would be remembered as one of the earliest groups of all-white musicians that introduced rock and roll to America and the rest of the world.
Later being compared to the Beatles and Rolling Stones who gained popularity a decade later, Bill Haley and the Comets were the rock and roll band of the 50s. With Haley’s spit curl haircut and the band’s matching plaid dinner jackets, the Comets will be forever remembered as a iconic symbol of that musical era.
In 1955 the band’s song “Rock Around The Clock” was featured in teen movie “Blackboard Jungle,” which led the song to later become a number one hit. The Comets toured the world, performed for Queen Elizabeth II and were featured regularly on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand. The band continued to create hit after hit including “See Ya Later, Alligator” “Rip It Up” “Rock the Joint” and “Crazy Man Crazy.”
Today, Bill Haley’s Comets perform live and still are able to captivate their audiences with the same energetic stage presences they have had for decades. Following Haley’s death in 1981, the band kept performing under the direction of Drummer John “Bam Bam” Lane, and today, they are led by long time Comet and lead vocalist, Lenny Longo.
Terry Potter, owner of Millennia Entertainment, said working with Toys for Tots and the Chenango County Council of the Arts has been a nice partnership.
“We are excited to bring this holiday show to Norwich, and the fact that Toys for Tots is on board and that we can help families in need this time of year makes it even better. There has already been a buzz about the show and tickets are going to go fast – this is one of America’s first rock and roll bands and their hits are timeless,” said Potter.
Tickets on sale now are $15. They also will be available at the door for $20. Tickets can be purchased at Hayes Office Products, at the Council of the Arts or by calling 336-2787, Video Entertainment Plus in Sidney and online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Many other community organizations and area businesses will be on hand aiding to the event’s success. The Donna Frech dancers will perform, the Liberty Partnership program will be helping to collect toys and local restaurants, Park Place and Fred’s Inn are offering a 10 percent discount on any meal with a purchase of a ticket to the show.
Toys for Tots and Millennia Entertainment present Bill Haley’s Comets: Greatest Hits and Christmas Favorites at 7 p.m. Friday at the Chenango County Council of the Arts.
After bursting into the music industry in the 1950s, Bill Haley along with his Comets later would be remembered as one of the earliest groups of all-white musicians that introduced rock and roll to America and the rest of the world.
Later being compared to the Beatles and Rolling Stones who gained popularity a decade later, Bill Haley and the Comets were the rock and roll band of the 50s. With Haley’s spit curl haircut and the band’s matching plaid dinner jackets, the Comets will be forever remembered as a iconic symbol of that musical era.
In 1955 the band’s song “Rock Around The Clock” was featured in teen movie “Blackboard Jungle,” which led the song to later become a number one hit. The Comets toured the world, performed for Queen Elizabeth II and were featured regularly on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand. The band continued to create hit after hit including “See Ya Later, Alligator” “Rip It Up” “Rock the Joint” and “Crazy Man Crazy.”
Today, Bill Haley’s Comets perform live and still are able to captivate their audiences with the same energetic stage presences they have had for decades. Following Haley’s death in 1981, the band kept performing under the direction of Drummer John “Bam Bam” Lane, and today, they are led by long time Comet and lead vocalist, Lenny Longo.
Terry Potter, owner of Millennia Entertainment, said working with Toys for Tots and the Chenango County Council of the Arts has been a nice partnership.
“We are excited to bring this holiday show to Norwich, and the fact that Toys for Tots is on board and that we can help families in need this time of year makes it even better. There has already been a buzz about the show and tickets are going to go fast – this is one of America’s first rock and roll bands and their hits are timeless,” said Potter.
Tickets on sale now are $15. They also will be available at the door for $20. Tickets can be purchased at Hayes Office Products, at the Council of the Arts or by calling 336-2787, Video Entertainment Plus in Sidney and online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Many other community organizations and area businesses will be on hand aiding to the event’s success. The Donna Frech dancers will perform, the Liberty Partnership program will be helping to collect toys and local restaurants, Park Place and Fred’s Inn are offering a 10 percent discount on any meal with a purchase of a ticket to the show.
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