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Big Beat Heat: Alan Freed and the Early Years of Rock and Roll
Big Beat Heat Alan Freed and the Early Years of Rock and Roll Author:John A. Jackson An evocative portrait of the early days of rock music chronicles the contributions of disc jockey Alan Freed, discussing his radio career, work as a promoter, involvement in the late-1950s payola scandal, and role as spokesman for the American musical scene. Reprint.