Alan Freed
American disc jockey and radio personality
Alan Freed was an American disc jockey, radio personality, and music promoter. Born on December 15, 1921, in Brooklyn, New York, Freed is often credited with coining the term 'rock and roll.' He was a pioneer in popularizing rock music on the radio and is known for his energetic and charismatic on-air persona. Freed hosted several popular radio shows, including 'The Alan Freed Show' and 'The Rock and Roll Show.'
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