Alan Freed

Alan Freed

Born

December 15, 1921

Died

January 20, 1965 (43 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

Windber, 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.