Webers - 1950s Performance

While searching around for a 1950's rock and roll performance I came across a song that we have probably all heard at one point or another but I knew actually very little about. The song is "Rock Around the Clock" (1955) which was performed by Bill Halsey and his Comets. I found this selection to be very interesting and one thing that really caught my eye was the way in which Bill Halsey and the other band members were dressed. Very formally! Also the people dancing in the video were very well dressed. It seemed to be a very accurate representation of American culture during this time period. For example, a family gathered around a black and white television watching the performance as well as a drive-in theatre with a classic car. We also see a wide variety of interments a cello, a guitar, drums, and even a saxophone.