82K views · 4.6K reactions | Check out Bill Haley & His Comets performing “Forty Cups of Coffee” on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1957! | Bill Haley | Facebook

4K views · 424 reactions | Initially, Billy Haley & His Comets had little success with their song "Rock Around The Clock."  But after it was used in the film "Blackboard Jungle" in 1955, it became a massive hit, ushering in a new era of rock & roll. The band solidified their star status with an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show that same year: https://EdSullivan.lnk.to/RockAroundTheClockFP | The Ed Sullivan Show | Facebook

Bill Haley and His Comets' performance of "Rock Around The Clock" caught the attention of people in living rooms throughout the country, introducing them to the growing rock and roll revolution 🎸 As we celebrate The Ed Sullivan Show's 75th anniversary, we remember the profound impact Bill Haley had on rock and roll in the 1950s! #EdSullivan75 | The Ed Sullivan Show