James E. Myers, a charismatic figure with a multifaceted career in the entertainment industry, donned various hats as a composer, producer, musician, and actor.
Under his pseudonym, Jimmy DeKnight, Myers will be forever etched in history as the co-writer of the iconic hit "Rock Around the Clock", which catapulted Bill Haley and the Comets to unprecedented success, selling a staggering 25 million copies and unwittingly ushering in the dawn of the rock and roll era.
A lingering debate surrounds the extent of Myers' creative contribution to "Rock Around the Clock", with some attributing the majority of the work to co-writer Max Freedman. Nevertheless, Myers' tireless efforts in promoting the song and nurturing its widespread popularity deserve recognition.
In his later years, Myers went on to establish a Rock Around the Clock Museum within the confines of his home, and penned an autobiography detailing his experiences during World War II, titled "Hell in a Foxhole".
