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🎙️ Did you know that the term “rock and roll” was popularized by a bold radio DJ from the 1950s? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of Alan Freed, also known as “The Old Knucklehead,” the man who brought rock and roll to mainstream America 📻🎸

From his early days in Cleveland to controversial TV shows in New York, Alan Freed didn’t just play music—he shaped a cultural revolution. He broke racial barriers by putting Black artists on the air for eager white teen audiences, threw the first-ever rock concert (Moondog Coronation Ball), and stood at the center of scandals that rocked the music world.

🌟 In this video, you’ll learn:

How “rock and roll” became a household name

The wild story of the first major rock concert in history

Freed’s role in launching legends like Chuck Berry and LaVern Baker

The scandals and integrity that defined—and destroyed—his career

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