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THE IRONY: SCREAMIN’ JAY HAWKINS RECORDS “I PUT A SPELL ON YOU”; DIES ON THE SAME DAY
Singer Screamin’ Jay Hawkins recorded his classic single “I Put A Spell On You,” today (February 12, 1956).…
02/12/2014
Alan Freed: Hail, Hail, Mr. Rock & Roll
By John Jackson Alan Freed was born Albert James Freed today (December 15, 1921,) near Johnstown, PA. In…
02/10/2014
Alan Freed’s “Rock, Rock, Rock” Debuts; The Flamingos, Frankie Lymon Featured
DJ Alan Freed’s second feature movie “Rock, Rock, Rock” launched simultaneously in 70 New York theaters today (December…
12/05/2012
Alan Freed Announces His Departure From WJW; Heading To New York With New Rock & Roll Show
ALAN FREED IS OUT AT WJW!
07/03/2012
The Moonglows – Blue Velvet
The Moonglows recorded their version of “Blue Velvet” today (December 13, 1956.) The Moonglows were headed by Harvey…
12/13/2009