Alan 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.

Known For

Little Richard: I Am Everything

as Self (archive footage)

Rock Around the Clock

as Himself

Rock Rock Rock!

as Alan Freed

Don't Knock The Rock

as Himself

Go, Johnny, Go!

as Himself

Mister Rock and Roll

as Self

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

as Self (archive footage)