George has had many firsts and he can claim many meetings with stars and celebrities. George klein, memphis dj and friend of elvis presley, died tuesday, feb. Priscilla, calipari post memories of elvis pal george. George klein, legendary dj and best friend of elvis.
He remained a friend of elvis right up until the end in 1977. Sep 06, 2017 george klein s memphis sounds elvis presley special august 2017. George klein was a friend of elvis, a friend to many and a friend of mine, said congressman steve cohen d memphis. But from the first time gk as he was nicknamed by elvis heard this kid s. George gk klein october 8, 1935 february 5, 2019, born in memphis, tennessee, was an american disc jockey, and television host. This book captures all the excitement of the birth of rock n roll, and reminds us of the. George klein, elvis presley confidante, dead at 83. I bought this book to give to a friend and also get george to autograph it for him. Klein and elvis became friends in the eighth grade at humes high school. When george klein was an eighth grader at humes high, he couldnt have known. Oct 25, 2007 george klein s autobiography elvis, my best man will be out summer of 2008. Radio days, rock n roll nights, and my lifelong friendship with elvis presley.
George klein, elvis presley confidante, dead at 83 rolling. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. During elvis s rise to fame and throughout the wild swirl of his remarkable life. George klein has 240 books on goodreads with 33 ratings. Elvis presley has been caught in video at the funeral of us tv host and dj george klein, conspiracy theorists have claimed since elvis presley died from a heart attack in 1977, a truly outrageous conspiracy surfaced claiming he faked his death to escape the public glare and start a.
The elvis information network home to the best news. Legendary memphis deejay george klein salutes elvis every. Although it bothered me that klein did not tell of any elvis memories, i knew there was a way to find out what connection they had in high school get a copy of kleins book elvis. Elvis presley displays a toy pistol, used as a prop in a. George klein, a local memphis disc jockey was a friend to elvis presley since his high school days. Elviss lifelong friend george klein talks about meeting elvis for the first. This book reads as an honest love of his friend and vice versa. It will have inside stories that people dont know and pictures people have never seen. Elvis when george klein was an eighth grader at humes high, he couldnt have known how important the new kid with the guitarthe boy named elvis would later become in his life.
George klein, a longtime friend of elvis presley and renowned disc jockey in memphis, has died at the age of 83 after a long battle with illness, according to several sources close to the family. But from the first time gk as he was nicknamed by elvis heard this kid sing. Two words you just know if you live or ever lived in memphis. Elvis oral biographer posted on february 10, 2019 february 10, 2019 by frdonofrio gk was not an author he had a writer capture his stories to write his book. Klein and presley met while they were attending humes high school in memphis and became lifelong friends. George klein with chuck crisafulli 9780753539538 by klein, george and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Elvis my best man by george klein comes across as an affectionate recounting of the times klein spent with a man he considered his best. Even the dishier parts of the memoir have a tempered, innocent tone, as when he and a friend were busted by elvis for. As a friend and traveling companion, he had accompanied elvis and witnessed all of the press conferences and performances presley gave in the 18 cities he visited that year. Legendary dj george klein laid to rest wmc action news 5. Richard was a long time good friend to elvis and one of george s very best friends.
Their friendship started in their high school music class and continued into the later years. It will be from day one, from the first meeting in 1948 until today. George klein and elvis presley first met in 1948 at humes high school in north memphis when presley was in eighth grade. George kleins memphis sounds with red west 2011 youtube. A member of the memphis mafia and always tcb, george kept elvis. George klein books list of books by author george klein. George klein, the deepvoiced radio personality who became friends with elvis presley in high school and stayed close to the king of rock n roll throughout his career, has died. Klein was a good friend of elvis s who discussed matters with him, supported and advised him over the years. My best man, to his radio program, george klein s original elvis hour, now in its 34th year.
The set of books by people who were close to elvis would be incomplete without one by george klein. Elvis memories 1981 hosted by george klein youtube. George klein was a memphis radio dj and television host, and elvis presleys best friend. Elvis was his best man when he married and klein was a pallbearer when the rock n roll king died. In his later years, klein hosted both siriusxm s channel 19 elvis radio and the george klein original elvis hour on wlfp fm. Priscilla, calipari post memories of elvis pal george klein, who died tuesday at 83. George klein continues to be a good friend to elvis.
Thanks to the geeker the rant memphis news and events. Within the first few pages of the book, it was obvious that george klein and elvis presley had very little contact in high school. Elvis remembered by red west on the george klein show. George klein went to humes high school with elvis and worked at a local radio station in memphis. George, gk as he was known to his friends and by elvis himself, was in a frontrow seat for the entire ride. Klein, a radio and tv personality and the kings buddy died feb. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Elvis presley special 2017 george kleins memphis sounds. The family album will feature the type of photographs that only a family can provideand that fans love. The friendship between klein and presley has become legendary, from george s book, elvis. The family album by professor george klein online at alibris. The king and i cover feature memphis news and events.
With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow. My best man softcover book graceland official store. Aug 19, 2017 a toy pistolpacking, mustachesporting elvis presley is seen at the wheel of his 1956 continental mark ii convertible in downtown memphis with sidekick george klein on the night of march 22, 1957. A family album, was published in 2007, by little, brown and company, an imprint of hachette book group. When george klein was an eighth grader at humes high, he couldnt have known how important the new kid with the guitarthe boy named elvis would later become in his life. But from the first time gk as he was nicknamed by elvis heard this kid sing, he knew that elvis presley was someone extraordinary. Ap george klein, the deepvoiced radio personality who became friends with elvis presley in high school and stayed close to the king of rock n roll throughout. When george klein was an eighth grader at humes high, he couldnt have known how important the new kid with the guitarthe boy named elviswould later become in his life. In an interview with elvis australia, george said he was best man at my wedding. When george klein was an eighth grader at humes high, he couldn.
Presleys former wife, priscilla presley, told the associated press that klein died tuesday at hospice in memphis, tennessee. He wrote several books, one was entitled, elvis, my best man. This book by george klein is a must for the elvis collector. Priscilla presley, jerry schilling, and their friend. George wrote two books, his autobiography my best man. My best man by crisafulli, chuck, klein, george isbn. George klein george gk klein was an american disc jockey, and television host, born in memphis, tennessee.
A photograph in the introduction of this book shows elvis as best man at klein s wedding. But from the first time gk as he was nicknamed by elvis heard this kid sing, he knew that elvis. George gk klein is a memphis native and a pioneering disc jockey and television host. Today, klein hosts a program for sirius xm radios elvis channel, memphis sounds for wypl18 tv, and the elvis hour for wmc radio in memphis, where he lives with his wife, dara. George klein, friend of elvis presley and longtime radio host. Hes got the great stories and hes always talked about elvis and presented him with great dignity. Gary james interview with one of elvis oldest and closets. He and elvis met in eighth grade at humes high in north memphis, and they became lifelong friends. Back in 1957, as i began research for my book on elvis presleys 1957 concert tours, one of the people i wanted most to interview was george klein. The memphis disc jockey was best man at elvis wedding and pallbearer at elvis funeral. Klein and presley met while they were attending humes.
Later, presley served as klein s best man at his wedding. Klein met his best friend elvis presley in the eighth grade at humes high school in north memphis, where they became lifelong friends until presleys death in 1977. When george klein was an eighth grader at humes high, he couldnt have. Author and longtime friend george klein will share his own recollections of presley in addition to gathering intimate tales from family and friends.
Klein met elvis presley in the eighth grade at humes high. A friend to elvis, champion of rock n roll and a local media icon. While presley achieved international fame as a musician, klein helped spread the word about rock and roll on whbq radio. George klein dj biography, age, wife, health, cause of. The gkers in your speaker on siriusxm 19 elvis radio. From my vhs collection, a 1981 tv special hosted by elvis close friend and memphis entertainment personality, george klein. Elvis and priscilla presley at george kleins wedding. Celebrities and fellow radio professionals took to social media to share their memories of george klein, dj and. I know george klein personally and he is one of my best friends. Klein claims elvis as his closest friend, talked to him privately and gave him advice, and influenced a number of elviss decisions based on his own radio and television experience and the entertainers and celebrities he knew. Later, presley served as kleins best man at his wedding. George klein began a lifelong friendship with presley when the two attended humes high school together, and went on to serve as best man at presleys wedding.
The first half of the book contains pictures i have never seen before and i have over 50 elvis books along with over 50 magazines. George klein shares his memories of elvis in his book elvis. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. George klein was a good influence on elvis, and he brings the king back to life. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Visitation and funeral services were held sunday for george klein. Nov 19, 2009 honestly elvis i felt george klein provided interested readers a detailed account into the history of elvis.
As a friend and traveling companion, he had accompanied elvis and witnessed all of the press conferences and performances presley gave in. A toy pistolpacking, mustachesporting elvis presley is seen at the wheel of his 1956 continental mark ii convertible in downtown memphis with sidekick george klein. The new york post has dished up some controversy with an. Elvis was the best man at klein s wedding a year later, and klein is clearly disinterested in writing ill of a man who performed such a kindness for him. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. George klein, friend of elvis presley and longtime radio. Priscilla presley, jerry schilling, and their friend, george. Within the first few pages of the book, it was obvious that george klein and elvis. He met elvis presley in the eighth grade at humes high school in north memphis, and they remained friends until presleys death in 1977. Elvis presleys longtime friend and radio personality george klein has died at age 83. George klein, legendary dj and best friend of elvis, passes away.
Ap george klein, the deepvoiced radio personality who became friends with elvis presley in high school and stayed close to the king of rock n roll throughout his career, has died. Although it bothered me that klein did not tell of any elvis memories, i knew there was a way to find out what connection they had in high school get a copy of klein s book elvis. Now a major memphis media personality and host for the past two decades of elvis hour on wmc 79 am, klein has received numerous awards for his work in the field. As years elapsed since elvis untimely death, gk would pass down the tremendous stories. The following is taken from an interview with klein about his book just before its. Readers are taken back to the very beginning of elvis career and are shown the man, elvis presley, in his everyday life whether on stage or off. My best man when george klein was an eighth grader at humes high, he couldnt have known how important the new kid with the guitarthe boy named elvis would later become in his life. After reading four chapters, it became obvious why others around elvis might object to kleins book. Elvis presley the family album was written by george klein and released in 2007. Radio days, rock n roll nights, and my lifelong friendship with elvis presley klein, george, crisafulli, chuck on.