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."
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John A. Jackson is the author of "American Bandstand" and "A House On Fire: The Rise And Fall Of Philadelphia Soul." He has also contributed articles on '50s rock and roll to several journals.
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Get to know Alan Freed!,
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This review is from: The Alan Freed Story - The Early Years Of Rock & Roll (Paperback)
To me, this is the best source about Alan Freed. The amount of research and referenced sources is amazing. I knew the highlights of Freed's life, but I did not know a lot of the background stories. John Jackson does a great job of presenting Freed's life within the context of the times; Jackson's narrative made me feel like I was there. Freed certainly had his demons and was far from perfect, but it's a shame he didn't live long enough to enjoy the credit that he deserved for introducing and supporting early rock and roll artists.
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This book follows Alan Freed's rise and fall from prominence. I thought the most interesting aspect of the book was how rock and roll slowly made its' way into the mainstream of american life.The book is an entertaining read, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to learn a little bit more about rock and roll's early days and the dynamics of the fledgling rock and roll music industry.
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