American songwriter and music producer James E. Myers (1919–2001) is best known for co-writing the classic rock and roll song "Rock Around the Clock" with Max C. Freedman. This 1950s hit, popularized by Bill Haley & His Comets, became an anthem for a generation and a foundational piece of early rock and roll. Myers also founded several record labels and publishing companies, contributing significantly to the music industry's infrastructure.