Alan Freed

Alan Freed

12/15/1921 – 1/20/1965Windber, Pennsylvania, USA

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.

Filmography (8 titles)

Little Richard: I Am Everything6.6Movie

Little Richard: I Am Everything

Self (archive footage) · 2023

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50sMovie

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

Self (archive footage) · 1999

Rock and Roll: The Early DaysMovie

Rock and Roll: The Early Days

Himself · 1984

Go, Johnny, Go!6.8Movie

Go, Johnny, Go!

Himself · 1959

Mister Rock and Roll6.0Movie

Mister Rock and Roll

Self · 1957

Rock, Rock, Rock!4.6Movie

Rock, Rock, Rock!

Alan Freed · 1956

Don't Knock The Rock5.8Movie

Don't Knock The Rock

Himself · 1956

Rock Around the Clock5.8Movie

Rock Around the Clock

Himself · 1956