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Episode 20: “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley and the Comets

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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Bill Haley and the Comets' Success in Mexico and Beyond

This chapter explores how Bill Haley and the Comets thrived in Mexico in 1960, achieving great success with their hit single 'Flaward a Twist,' leading to a surge in popularity through their own TV show, Spanish language films, and multiple hit songs.

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