Music Deaths: Dick Richards of Bill Haley & His Comets

DICK RICHARDS, 95

Died 12 July 2019

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dick Boccelli, who performed under the name Dick Richards was the original drummer of Bill Haley & His Comets.  he performed with them on their biggest songs :"Rock Around the Clock: and "Shake, Rattle & Roll."

Sang background vocals during recording sessions.  Joined Comets in 953 and left in 1955.