Bill Haley and the Comets

First band leader to form a Rock 'n' Roll group.
First Rock 'n' Roll star to write his own music.
First Rock 'n' Roll star to reach the national charts with music he wrote and recorded.
First Rock 'n' Roll star to own his own music publishing companies.
First Rock 'n' Roll star to own his own record label and recording company.
First white artist to be elected as the "Rhythm & Blues Personality of the Year."
First Rock 'n' Roll star to sell a million records.
First Rock 'n' Roll star to receive a gold record.
First Rock 'n' Roll star to go on a world tour.
First Rock 'n' Roll star to sell a million records in England.
First Rock 'n' Roll star to star in a full length motion picture.
First white Rock 'n' Roll star to tour with all-black supporting artists.
First Rock 'n' Roll star to appear on a network television show.

Bill Haley