In the mid 1950's, Cleveland's Alan Freed Introduced a new musical form to teenage America. He named the new sound "Rock & Roll". Building tremendous fame and power, Freed could make or break a new

The Alan Freed Story - The Early Years Of Rock & Roll

In the mid 1950's, Cleveland's Alan Freed Introduced a new musical form to teenage America. He named the new sound "Rock & Roll". Building tremendous fame and power, Freed could make or break a new release-and made clear to promoters the price they'd have to pay for his support. The result was the famous late - 50's payola scandals, in which the links between radio airplay, record promotion and the mob were first uncovered. Through it all, Freed remained the prime spokesman for a generation of breakthrough artists, and a champion of America's newest sound. This compelling story of how one deejay remade the American musical scene is indeed one "no rock fan will want to miss."
Country USA
Manufacturer Collectables Press
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2007-02-20
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780977379804

The Alan Freed Story - The Early Years Of Rock & Roll