Alan Freed

Born: 1921-12-15

Birthplace: Windber, Pennsylvania, USA

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.

Known For

Little Richard: I Am Everything
Go, Johnny, Go!
Rock Around the Clock
Don't Knock The Rock
Rock, Rock, Rock!
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
Rock and Roll: The Early Days
Mister Rock and Roll

Top Movie Credits

Little Richard: I Am Everything Self (archive footage)