Bill Haley & His Comets
Stagger Lee
Bill Haley and His Comets — 1960
Bill Haley & His Comets were pioneers of rock and roll music in the 1950s, and they recorded their version of "Stagger Lee" in 1960. The song was recorded with the band's characteristic energetic rock and roll style, reflecting the musical approach that made them famous with hits like "Rock Around the Clock."
Bill Haley & His Comets were crucial in bringing rock and roll to mainstream audiences in the mid-1950s, with "Rock Around the Clock" being particularly influential in popularizing the genre. Their recording of "Stagger Lee" was another example of their work in adapting and performing popular musical narratives of the time.