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 and Roll: The Early Days

Rock Around the Clock

Don't Knock The Rock

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

Rock, Rock, Rock!

Mister Rock and Roll

Top Movie Credits

Little Richard: I Am Everything Self (archive footage)

Go, Johnny, Go! Producer

Rock and Roll: The Early Days Himself

Rock Around the Clock Himself

Don't Knock The Rock Himself

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s Self (archive footage)

Rock, Rock, Rock! Alan Freed

Mister Rock and Roll Self