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

Rock Around the Clock

Little Richard: I Am Everything

Don't Knock The Rock

Rock and Roll: The Early Days

Go, Johnny, Go!

Mister Rock and Roll

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

Rock, Rock, Rock!

Top Movie Credits

Rock Around the Clock Himself

Little Richard: I Am Everything Self (archive footage)

Don't Knock The Rock Himself

Rock and Roll: The Early Days Himself

Go, Johnny, Go! Producer

Mister Rock and Roll Self

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

Rock, Rock, Rock! Alan Freed