On this day, Jan. 20, in 1965, Alan Freed, commonly referred to as “The Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” died of alcoholism while facing federal charges in the radio payola scandal. He was 43. Freed, ...
Uncover the dark side of the music industry with Spencer Cornelia! Explore payola, Alan Freed, Morris Levy's mob connections, and the shocking cost of a #1 radio hit. Trump relative sounds alarm over ...