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Bill Haley & the Saddlemen was formed in the mid-1940s after Bill Haley left a Country & Western group in 1946. Upon returning to Philadelphia, Haley created his own band, which gained local popularity. The earliest releases of the Saddlemen were on a label held by Miller, who later launched a new label in 1951 and enrolled the local Country & Western band, suggesting they rename themselves to "Bill Haley and the Saddlemen." The group began performing and recording not only Western Swing numbers but also R&B tunes and early Pop Rock & Roll. Miller eventually suggested the band change their name again, this time to reflect Halley's Comet. Former members of the group included Bill Haley, Al Rex, Billy Williamson, and Johnny Grande. Other artists who played with the Saddlemen included Al Constantine, Barney Banard, and Tex King.

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