FREED, ALAN (15 Dec. 1922 - 20 Jan. 1965) played a critical role in the popularization of ROCK 'N' ROLL. He was born to Charles and Maud Freed in Johnstown, PA. The family moved to Salem, OH, in 1924 ...

The first rock ‘n’ roll concert, the ill-fated yet legendary Moondog Coronation Ball, pulsed from the stage of the former Cleveland Arena amid chaos and controversy on this day in history ...

(L to R) Constantine Maroulis, former American Idol contestant stars as Alan Freed; Joe Pantoliano, plays Leo Mintz and Morris Levy; Skeery Jones, Elvis Duran Show cast member; David Katz ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by A bio-show about the radio D.J. Alan Freed, one of rock music’s early popularizers, dutifully plays the hits. By Elisabeth Vincentelli The ...

If you know a little about rock history, that name 'Freed' might just sound familiar. "My grandfather was Alan Freed the disc jockey, credited with coining the phrase 'rock 'n' roll,'" said Nettie.