January 7, 1956 – Columbia Pictures began production on “Rock Around the Clock” featuring the song of the same name by Bill Haley and His Comets. Alan Freed is also featured and serves as a technical consultant. It was also announced that Freed had made a deal with Columbia Records and WINS to take packaged rock and roll shows cross country to appear in local movie theaters. #OTD #RockNRoll #ROCkabillyHop @billhaleymusic #BillHaley RocHop
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