American Hot Wax American Hot Wax American Hot Wax is a 1978 biopic film directed by Floyd Mutrux and written by John Kaye, telling the story of pioneering disc jockey Alan Freed, who was instrumental in introducing and popularizing rock and roll in the 1950s. Freed is often credited with coining the term "Rock 'n' Roll." The film starred Tim McIntire as Freed, Fran Drescher as Freed's feisty secretary, Laraine Newman as a young aspiring songwriter (based on Carole King), Melanie Chartoff as a young singer, Jeff Altman as a sleazy record promoter who is told off by everybody he approaches, Jay Leno
Rock and Roll All Nite "Unplugged" version was released as a single and reached number 13 on "Billboard'"s Mainstream Rock Tracks. The original version also ends while fading away; all live versions end with the last notes of another "Dressed to Kill" song, "Getaway". The chorus of the "Alive!" version of the song is played at the beginning of "Detroit Rock City," from 1976's "Destroyer". "Rock and Roll All Nite" has appeared on the following Kiss albums: "Rock and Roll All Nite" has appeared on the following movies: "Rock and Roll All Nite" was covered and released as a single by the American rock band