James E. Myers (October 26, 1919 - May 9, 2001) was a songwriter who co-wrote and published Bill Haleys hit Rock Around the Clock among others. October 26 is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 66 days remaining. ... 1919 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... May 9 is the 129th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (130th in leap years). ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bill Haley (July 6, 1925 - February 9, 1981) was a rock and roll musician. ... Rock Around the Clock is a pop song from 1953. ...