Alan Freed
Birth Name:
Albert James Freed
Birth Place:
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Profession
Soundtrack, Actor, Producer
Fast Facts
- Was one of the first members inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- In 1988, he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame
- Became interested in radio while attending the Ohio State University
- Studied to become a mechanical engineer before becoming involved with radio
- Is primarily known for promoting the rock 'n' roll style of music
- Worked as a disc jockey in the U․S․ Army during World War II
- Was the first radio host to play music from black artists to predominantly white audiences