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(American Disc Jockey and Radio Personality) Alan Freed was a prominent American disc jockey renowned for his promotion of rock and roll music. He organized major concerts and played a crucial part in spreading the genre throughout North America. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, Freed was credited with breaking down racial barriers in pop culture by bringing together white and black audiences through music. However, his career encountered difficulties due to the payola scandal, accusations of song credit theft, and battles with alcoholism.
