Biography

Joey Ambrose was the saxophone player for Bill Haley and the Comets in 1954 and 1955, most notably playing on the famous recording, "Rock Around the Clock." He quit the Comets in late 1955 to form The Jodimars along with fellow Comets Dick "Richards" Bocelli and Marshall Lytle. After the Jodimars broke up, he became a pit boss at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. In 1987 he rejoined The Comets and as of late 1999 continues to perform and record with the band. He is also a popular session musician.

Actor

Round Up of Rhythm(1954)as Joey Ambrose (Comets Sax Player)

Soundtrack

The Simpsons(1989)

Self

Still Rockin'(2022)as Self

The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony(2012)as Self

The Fathers of Rock 'n Roll(2004)as Self

The Ed Sullivan Show(1948)as Self - Comets Musician

Archive Footage

Rock 'n' Roll History Video: Fabulous Fifties(1989)as Comets musician

Known for

Round Up of Rhythm1954 · Actor Still Rockin'2022 · Self The Ed Sullivan Show1948 · Self The Fathers of Rock 'n Roll2004 · Self

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