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

Rock, Rock, Rock!

Rock Around the Clock

Go, Johnny, Go!

Mister Rock and Roll

Don't Knock The Rock

Rock and Roll: The Early Days

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

Top Movie Credits

Little Richard: I Am Everything Self (archive footage)

Rock, Rock, Rock! Alan Freed

Rock Around the Clock Himself

Go, Johnny, Go! Producer

Mister Rock and Roll Self

Don't Knock The Rock Himself

Rock and Roll: The Early Days Himself

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