What is Alan Freed's middle name?
James
Alan Freed nickname(s):
Moondog
Alan Freed date of birth:
December 15, 1921
How old was Alan Freed when died?
43
Where was Alan Freed born?
Windber, Pennsylvania, U.S.
When did Alan Freed die?
January 20, 1965
What is Alan Freed's occupation?
Radio/Television/Screen personality
Short Biography
Albert James "Alan" Freed (December 15, 1921 – January 20, 1965), also known as Moondog, was an American disc jockey. He became internationally known for promoting the mix of blues, country and rhythm and blues music on the radio in the United States and Europe under the name of rock and roll. His career was destroyed by the payola scandal that hit the broadcasting industry in the early 1960s.