Chuck Berry and Little Richard Agent Dick Alen Has Died

Legendary music agent Dick Alen has passed away at the age of 83. Alen died on Nov. 27 of natural causes after a career spanning more than 60 years.
For more than three decades, the booking agent worked tirelessly to promote some of the biggest touring artists including Chuck Berry and Little Richard. Alen’s roster also included music icons Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ray Charles and Fats Domino.
Alen began his career in 1952 representing R&B and jazz artists for Shaw Artis