Grave of Alan Freed
A jukebox headstone marks the grave of the Cleveland disc jockey credited with coining the term “rock 'n' roll."

📜 Final resting place of Alan Freed, the Cleveland disc jockey credited with coining 'rock 'n' roll.'
🪦 Located in Cleveland's historic Lake View Cemetery, marked by a distinctive jukebox-shaped headstone.

Why Go

🎶 Discover the grave of the 'father of rock 'n' roll'
🎵 See the unique jukebox-shaped headstone
🚶 Explore nearby graves of Eliot Ness and Harvey Pekar

Tips

🅿️ Follow the white line in the cemetery road to Wade Chapel, then turn right at the next intersection to find the jukebox.

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