Alan Freed

Birthday: December 15th, 1921 Date of Death: January 20th, 1965 Place of Birth: Windber, Pennsylvania, USA

Albert James "Alan" Freed (December 15, 1921 – January 20, 1965) was an American disc jockey.[1] He also produced and promoted large traveling concerts with various acts, helping to spread the importance of rock and roll music throughout North America.