{"title":"Bill Haley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Bill Haley collection, a fascinating dive into the life and legacy of one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. Best known for his revolutionary style and timeless classics like \"Rock Around the Clock,\" Bill Haley's influence on music is both profound and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you'll find engaging books such as \u003cem\u003eCrazy Man, Crazy\u003c\/em\u003e, offering a detailed account of Haley's journey from humble beginnings to his rise as a global rock and roll icon. These works provide a captivating glimpse into the personal and professional life of a man whose music set the world on fire and laid the groundwork for future generations of musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClassified under Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, these books are perfect for music enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone interested in the cultural shifts of the 20th century led by trailblazers like Bill Haley. Discover the stories behind the hits and the man who helped shape the sound of a new era.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crazy-man-crazy-by-bill-haley-9781617137112","title":"Crazy Man, Crazy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill Haley – the man who brought rock 'n' roll into the mainstream. His song \u003cem\u003eCrazy Man, Crazy\u003c\/em\u003e was the first rock 'n' roll song to break the \u003cem\u003eBillboard\u003c\/em\u003e Top 20 in 1953 and was followed by his evergreen \u003cem\u003eWe're Gonna Rock Around the Clock\u003c\/em\u003e, the first song of its kind to hit #1. His success made him an idol not only in the US but throughout the world, from Canada to the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet Haley is often overlooked in the story of rock 'n' roll, overshadowed by others who followed him, from sex symbol Elvis Presley to wild man Jerry Lee Lewis and forever-young Buddy Holly. But Haley's lack of visibility was in part his own doing: he had conflicted feelings about fame, was extremely private, suffered chronic alcoholism, and troubled relationships with multiple wives, which yielded ten children who he struggled to support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough he managed to carry on a successful touring career, his demons eventually eroded his health, and in 1981, at the age of only 55, he passed away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is written by esteemed biographer Peter Benjaminson and Bill Haley Jr., Haley's son, a musician himself who tours the world paying tribute to his father's music. Culled from interviews with insiders – from ex-wives to the Comets, recorded conversations with Haley Sr., official documents, diaries, and more, this book not only charts the happenings of Haley's career but gives insight into the Haley behind the curtain and some of the other trials he faced, from the dark side of the music business to ties with Mafia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a collection of rare photographs, this book is a must-have for any serious rock 'n' roll fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46804131807468,"sku":"9781617137112","price":71.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21133353482763.jpg?v=1757412422"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/bill-haley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}