Musician Dictionary

Alan Freed

American disc jockey, songwriter (1921–1965) · American disc jockey

DescriptionAmerican disc jockey, songwriter (1921–1965)
Source: Wikidata
Born1921-12-15
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceWindber Johnstown
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1965-01-20
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathPalm Springs Palm Springs
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsongwriter disc jockey radio personality
Source: Wikidata
Genresrock and roll
Source: Wikidata
Member ofThe Alan Freed Orchestra Alan Freed's Rock 'N Rollers Alan Freed & His Rock 'n' Roll Band "Hal And Al" The Alan Freed Rock 'N' Roll Orchestra The Alan Freed Band
Source: Discogs
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Grammy Trustees Award
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

A Freed A, Freed A. Freed A. Feed A. Fred A. Fredd A. Freed A.Freed Al Sreed Aldon James Freed Allan Freed Allen Freed Allen-Freed F. Freed Fratto Fred Fred Allan Free Freed Reed

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Identifiers

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