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Story May 19, 1956

The Miami Times

Miami, Dade County, Florida

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Bill Haley and his Comets will headline an all-star rock 'n' roll show at Dinner Key Auditorium in Miami on Sunday, May 27, featuring The Platters, Teen-Agers, LaVern Baker, The Drifters, and Red Prysock's orchestra. Performances at 8:30 and 11:30 p.m.

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BILL HALEY TO APPEAR IN 'ROCK' SHOW

The man credited with starting the Rock N Roll craze which is sweeping the nation, Bill Haley, will appear at the Dinner Key Auditorium, Sunday, May 27.

Haley and his Comets will headline an All Star show which will feature many of the nation's top recording personalities. Among them will be the Teen-Agers, The Platters, LaVern Baker and The Drifters.

Such current Haley hits as "See You Later Alligator," are among the top records being played in Greater Miami area at present.

The Platters' top recording is "The Great Pretender" while "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" has made the Teen-Agers famous.

In addition to the many recording artists, fans also will get to hear "Red" Prysock and his Rock 'N Roll Orchestra.

There will be only two performances Sunday night 8:30 and 11:30 p.m.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Bill Haley Rock N Roll Concert Miami Platters Drifters Teen Agers

What entities or persons were involved?

Bill Haley Haley And His Comets Teen Agers The Platters Lavern Baker The Drifters Red Prysock

Where did it happen?

Dinner Key Auditorium, Greater Miami Area

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Key Persons

Bill Haley Haley And His Comets Teen Agers The Platters Lavern Baker The Drifters Red Prysock

Location

Dinner Key Auditorium, Greater Miami Area

Event Date

Sunday, May 27

Story Details

Bill Haley headlines an all-star rock 'n' roll concert featuring top recording artists including The Platters, Teen-Agers, LaVern Baker, The Drifters, and Red Prysock's orchestra, with performances at 8:30 and 11:30 p.m.

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