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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.
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.
- Nick Hodgson
Nov 29, 2006 · Freeman died peacefully at his Brinsworth House home in Twickenham, London, yesterday, after a brief illness. Born in Melbourne, Australia in 1927, he came to Britain in 1957 and enjoyed almost...
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.
- John Pidgeon
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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The web page is a press release from BBC announcing the death of Alan Freeman, a popular radio broadcaster in the UK, at the age of 79. It praises his contribution to music radio and his personality as a champion of music-makers and listeners.
