On this day (January 20) in 1965, famous deejay, Alan Freed, died of alcohol related diseases. Time has passed but let's not forget the man who is credited with coining the term "Rock 'n Roll". (Photo: WABC)
Freed's first radio job was at WKST, New Castle, Pennsylvania in 1942. From there he went to WKBN, Youngstown, Ohio where he worked as a sportscaster...(Read More)
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Alan Freed: The Radio DJ Who Named It Rock 'n Roll
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