Alan Freeman

Alan Freeman

Country

Great Britain

Birth - Death

1927 - 2006

Occupation

Entertainment

Notable Achievements

MBE

Description

Disc Jockey and pundit known for his flamboyant and eccentric style of presentation, and who presented multiple music genres. Former host, 'Pick of the Pops', 'Top of the Pops', and the 'Saturday Rock Show' radio shows, with the weekly rundown of the singles charts. Member of the Order of the British Empire (1998). Lifetime achievement award, Sony Radio Academy Awards (2000). Bisexual.

See Also

• The LGBTQ Presence in the Disc Jockey Profession

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.theguardian.com/news/2006/nov/29/guardianobituaries.media
• http://www.radiorewind.co.uk/radio1/alan_freeman_page.htm
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPBUuWRPwt8

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