Bill Haley, Jr., well-known local businessman, publisher, musician, and now author, will appear at the Pottstown Regional Public Library on Friday, Nov. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m., to discuss his new book.
The book, "Crazy Man, Crazy: The Bill Haley Story," is a biography of his father, Bill Haley, and his band, the Comets.
Bill Haley and the Comets were a breakthrough group who introduced the biggest change in mainstream music up until that time.
Bill Haley and the Comets were a breakthrough group who introduced the biggest change in mainstream music up until that time.
In 1953, the song “Crazy Man, Crazy” became the first rock ‘n’ roll song to be in the Billboard Top 20, followed by “Rock Around the Clock” at number one. The music of Bill Haley and the Comets has been a constant in American culture ever since, even if Bill Haley, Senior himself had but a fast-burning, short-lived presence in all of it.
Bill Jr. tells the history of a time in American music, set against the dysfunction and tragedy his father created for his family. The family stories and background are as interesting as the music, even after all these many years.
Bill Jr. tells the history of a time in American music, set against the dysfunction and tragedy his father created for his family. The family stories and background are as interesting as the music, even after all these many years.
The book, written by Bill Jr. with noted biographer Peter Benjaminson, has been celebrated as the first complete biography to tell the story of the first star of rock ‘n’ roll.
You know the melodies and basslines, you know the words, you probably even know the dance steps.
Come to the Library to hear stories about all of it, compiled by Bill Jr. from years of research and interviews.
When Bill Jr. isn’t involved in music performances or music history, he runs his business publication, The Route 422 Business Advisor, which is a monthly news and issues magazine focusing on the growing business community along the Route 422 and Route 100 corridors in Montgomery, Chester, and Berks counties in Southeastern PA.
This publication, established in 1995, features business profiles, company news, expert columns and targeted information for business owners, operators, and key decision makers who live and work in and around the region surrounding Pottstown, PA.
You know the melodies and basslines, you know the words, you probably even know the dance steps.
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| Bill Haley Jr. with his guitar |
When Bill Jr. isn’t involved in music performances or music history, he runs his business publication, The Route 422 Business Advisor, which is a monthly news and issues magazine focusing on the growing business community along the Route 422 and Route 100 corridors in Montgomery, Chester, and Berks counties in Southeastern PA.
This publication, established in 1995, features business profiles, company news, expert columns and targeted information for business owners, operators, and key decision makers who live and work in and around the region surrounding Pottstown, PA.
The publication, which offers advertising opportunities, is available at www.422BizMag.com.
RSVPs are appreciated for the author-program and book-signing on November 8th, but not necessary. There is no charge to attend. Bill will have copies of his book available for purchase and signing.
The Library is located at 500 E. High St., Pottstown, at the corner of E. High and Washington streets.
RSVPs are appreciated for the author-program and book-signing on November 8th, but not necessary. There is no charge to attend. Bill will have copies of his book available for purchase and signing.
The Library is located at 500 E. High St., Pottstown, at the corner of E. High and Washington streets.
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