ALG Brands To Represent Estate Of Rock Legend Bill Haley

Bill Haley (Universal Music Enterprises)

ALG BRANDS has signed an exclusive, worldwide representation agreement with the estate of music legend BILL HALEY, it was announced by COO SCOTT AUSTIN.

ALG will provide comprehensive management services for the estate, including brand partnerships, oversight of the licensing of HALEY's music and personality rights, and administration of official digital and social media assets. ALG will work in tandem with entertainment estate attorney KEN ABDO of FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP to preserve BILL HALEY's legacy and perpetuate awareness of his music catalog and life story.

ALG recently brokered a deal with producers SCOTT MEDNICK ("U2 3D," "Superman Returns," "300") and SKYLER MEDNICK to develop a feature film surrounding the life and career of HALEY, with an authorized biography about the late rocker being penned by published scholar DAVID DEACON-JOYNER. 

Commented HALEY's son and estate trustee PEDRO HALEY, "The HALEY family is tremendously excited about our relationship with ALG. Having the veteran industry professionals of ALG as our advocates will go a long way in garnering long-overdue credit for the Father of Rock and Roll. We can't wait to work hand-in-hand with ALG to search out new and fruitful opportunities." 

Added ALG COO SCOTT AUSTIN, "BILL HALEY is one of the most important figures in modern music histor. His innovative approach to blending country, western and R&B helped birth a new genre of music. ALG is honored to have the opportunity to work with BIlLL HALEY's estate to identify new initiatives that assist in the preservation of his legacy and the continued discovery of his music by future generations."

Widely respected as a pioneer of the rock 'n' roll movement, BILL HALEY's string of music hits in the '50s included "(We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock," "See You Later Alligator," "Shake, Rattle and Roll," and more.

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