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 ...

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.

In the new musical “Rock & Roll Man” set to open off-Broadway Wednesday night, there’s a scene set in the early 1950s in which a fledgling radio disc jockey named Alan Freed is called on to fill in ...

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 ...

(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 ...