Tag: alan freed

Rhythm&Blues

The Irony: Screamin; Jay Hawkins Records “I Put A Spell On You”; Dies On The Same Day

02/12/2014
Grouchy Greg

Screamin' Jay Hawkin's life and death are explored.

Birthday Music Facts Doo-Wop

Alan Freed: Hail, Hail, Mr. Rock & Roll

02/10/2014
Grouchy Greg

The legendary disc jockey's life explored.

Doo-Wop

Alan Freed’s “Rock, Rock, Rock” Debuts; The Flamingos, Frankie Lymon Featured

12/05/2012

DJ Alan Freed’s second feature movie “Rock, Rock, Rock” launched simultaneously in 70 New York theaters…

Rhythm&Blues

Alan Freed Announces His Departure From WJW; Heading To New York With New Rock & Roll Show

07/03/2012
Grouchy Greg

ALAN FREED IS OUT AT WJW!

Doo-Wop Wax Facts

The Moonglows – Blue Velvet

12/13/2009
Grouchy Greg

The Moonglows recorded their version of “Blue Velvet” today (December 13, 1956.) The Moonglows were headed…