Alan Freed

1921-12-15 – 1965-01-20 (age 43) Windber, Pennsylvania, USA

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Biography

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.

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Alan Freed

Known For

Little Richard: I Am Everything

Little Richard: I Am Everything

2023

as Self (archive footage)

Go, Johnny, Go!

Go, Johnny, Go!

1959

as Himself

Rock, Rock, Rock!

Rock, Rock, Rock!

1956

as Alan Freed

Rock Around the Clock

Rock Around the Clock

1956

as Himself

Don't Knock The Rock

Don't Knock The Rock

1956

as Himself

Rock and Roll: The Early Days

Rock and Roll: The Early Days

1984

as Himself

Mister Rock and Roll

Mister Rock and Roll

1957

as Self

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

1999

as Self (archive footage)