Musicians who died on February 9

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on February 9. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1981 Bill Haley

  Bill Haley was an American rock and roll musician, best known as the frontman of Bill Haley & His Comets. He was a pioneer in popularizing rock and roll in the 1950s. [bio]