Rocking Chair On The Moon Bill Haley with The Saddlemen ( Essex)1952

Here s a rare early rockin treat from 1952 to start off your day. Before the Comets, it was The Saddlemen. Also, listen to the ending of this one. It may sound a bit familiar to you. Enjoy The anonymous sleeve notes accompanying the 1956 Decca album Rock Around The Clock describe Haley s early life and career thus: Bill got his first professional job at the age of 13, playing and entertaining at an auction for the fee of 1 a night. Very soon after this he formed a group of equally enthusiastic youngs