Albert James "Alan" Freed (December 15, 1921 – January 20, 1965) was an American disc jockey. [1] He also produced and promoted large traveling concerts with various acts, helping to spread the importance of rock and roll music throughout North America.. In 1986, Freed was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.His "role in breaking down racial barriers in U.S. pop culture in the 1950s ... More @Wikipedia
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