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Bill Haley: Quick Facts

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Also Known As William John Clifton Haley, Jr.
Born July 6, 1925 • Highland Park • Michigan
Died February 9, 1981 (aged 55) • Harlingen • Texas
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1987)

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