Alan Freed

Alan Freed

Deceased · Born: Dec 15, 1921 · Died: Jan 20, 1965

1959
1956

Known For

Confessions of a Dangerous MindConfessions of a Dangerous Mind
GoodfellasGoodfellas
Brooklyn's FinestBrooklyn's Finest
View from the TopView from the Top

Personal Details

BornDec 15, 1921 Windber, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse

  • Inga Boling

    ( Aug 14, 1959 to Jan 20, 1965 )

  • Marjorie Hess

    ( Aug 12, 1950 to Jul 25, 1958 )

  • Betty Lou Bean

    ( Aug 22, 1943 to Dec 2, 1949 )
Parents
  • Maude Palmer
  • Charles S. Freed

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.

Career

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1959
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Go, Johnny, Go!
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1957
Mister Rock and Roll
Mister Rock and Roll
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1956
Rock Rock Rock!
Rock Rock Rock!
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Rock Around the Clock
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Don't Knock the Rock