Alan Freed

Acting

Born 1921-12-15 · died 1965-01-20 · Windber, Pennsylvania, USA

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Albert James "Alan" Freed (December 15, 1921 – January 20, 1965) was an American disc jockey. He also produced and promoted large traveling concerts with various acts, helping to spread the importance of rock and roll music throughout North America.

Known for

Go, Johnny, Go!Little Richard: I Am EverythingMister Rock and RollRock Around the ClockDon't Knock The RockRock, Rock, Rock!Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50sRock and Roll: The Early Days