"Rock Around the Clock" is a famous rock and roll song written by Max C. Freedman and James E. Myers in 1952. It was first recorded by Bill Haley and His Comets and released in 1954. The song became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard charts and is often credited with helping to popularize rock and roll music in the United States. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody made it a favorite among young audiences. It gained further fame when it was featured in the 1955 film Blackboard Jungle, which introduced rock and roll to a wider audience and solidified its place in music history.