Bill Haley and the Comets were true Rock N Roll pioneers. It was Haley’s performance of “Rock Around the Clock” at the beginning  of the movie “Blackboard Jungle” in 1954 that blew open the doors to let Rock N Roll invade the radio airwaves and the hearts and minds of teenagers everywhere. However, before Haley became a Rock N Roll king he was a Country boy. In 1950 his group, Bill Haley and the Saddle Men, first tasted success with “Deal Me a Hand.” Released as a 78 on Keystone Records, a copy can sell for $2,000.00 today.