Alan Freed
Sign in to saveAlso known as Albert James Freed, Moondog, Albert James "Alan" Freed
American disc jockey, songwriter (1921–1965)
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- 3
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- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- United States
- Active from
- 1921-12-15
- Active to
- 1965-01-20
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Alan Freed was a groundbreaking, influential and opportunistic DJ, first in Cleveland Ohio and later New York who is credited for bringing rock n roll to a wider, multi-racial audience in the segregated 1950's. Beginning in 1951 on WJW he hosted the nocturnal 'Moondog' show, & began promoting big multi act showcases that brought as many as 25,000 teens to venues to see the hot acts of the day. His influence was immense, and he helped launch the act The Moonglows, sharing dubious songwriting cred
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Alan
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Johnstown
- Place of death
- Palm Springs
- Occupation
- songwriter
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Notable work
- rock music
- Field of work
- music
- Genre
- rock and roll
- Official website
- www.alanfreed.com
- Image
- Alan Freed disk jockey.jpg
- Number of children
- 4
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- date of birth
- 1921-12-15
- date of death
- 1965-01-20
- cause of death
- liver cirrhosis
- Commons category
- Alan Freed
- manner of death
- natural causes
- place of burial
- Lake View Cemetery
- start of work period
- 1945-00-00
- name in native language
- Alan Freed
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