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Alan Leslie Freeman MBE (6 July 1927 – 27 November 2006), nicknamed "Fluff", was an Australian-born British disc jockey and radio personality in the United Kingdom for 40 years, best known for presenting Pick of the Pops from 1961 to 2000.
Learn about the life and career of Alan Freeman, the Australian-born British radio presenter who hosted \"Pick of the Pops\" for over 40 years. Discover his achievements, awards, catchphrases and legacy in the music industry.
Tue 28 Nov 2006 19.19 EST. In the annals of pop disc jockeys, few made a more distinctive impact than Alan Freeman, who has died aged 79. His flamboyant and eccentric presenting style, crashing...
Nov 28, 2006 · Alan Freeman, who coined the phrase \"Greetings, Pop Pickers\" and hosted Pick Of The Pops for decades, passed away in 2006. He was a pioneer of rock music, opera and minimalism in radio broadcasting and received many awards and honours.
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Jan 23, 2024 · A tribute to Alan 'Fluff' Freeman, the pioneer of music broadcasting who hosted Pick of the Pops for 30 years. Hear how he influenced generations of listeners and broadcasters, and why he remained an enigma behind the scenes.
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Learn about Alan 'Fluff' Freeman, a legendary radio announcer who hosted 'Pick Of The Pops' and other shows for over forty years. Listen to some of his clips and watch his photos on the UK Radio Hall of Fame website.
Australian Alan (“Fluff”) Freeman was an announcer on Melbourne’s 3KZ when he visited the United Kingdom on vacation in 1957; he stayed on to become one of British radio’s most distinctive and durable broadcasters. Freeman was heard initially on Radio Luxembourg but joined the British Broadcasting.
