Personally elvis was a great friend to me, klein said. The memphis disc jockey was best man at elvis wedding and pallbearer at elvis funeral. George kleins memphis sounds with red west 2011 youtube. George klein shares his memories of elvis in his book elvis. 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. George klein, best friend of elvis passes away always elvis. George klein, elvis presley confidante, dead at 83 rolling. Memories of everyday life and intimate conversations with elvis shared in a way that only a best friend could, unlike many of the selfproclaimed best friends of elvis, george klein does not dwell on elvis weaknesses and flaws. George klein discusses elvis presleys womanizing wgn radio. Richard was a long time good friend to elvis and one of george s very best friends. My best man crown also released in germany and the uk. A friend of elvis presley since they met in music class in 1948, george klein has lovingly assembled an album of photos to share some of the intimate times of elvis s life. Ive read a lot of books on elvis, but none compare to what george has.
Elvis was kleins best man at his wedding and klein was at the kings side when he wed. Visitation and funeral services were held sunday for george klein. Klein, a radio and tv personality and the kings buddy died feb. Legendary memphis deejay george klein salutes elvis every. Sep 06, 2017 george kleins memphis sounds elvis presley special august 2017. When george klein was an eighth grader at humes high, he couldnt have known. 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. Author and longtime friend george klein will share his own recollections of presley in addition to gathering intimate tales from family and friends. Klein holds off on all of that, preferring to paint a picture of presley the man. This book by george klein is a must for the elvis collector. Elvis presley displays a toy pistol, used as a prop in a. George klein has 240 books on goodreads with 3376 ratings.
Elvis road manager, joe esposito who has not written a elvis book, summed up the mania this way. The friendship between klein and presley has become legendary, from george s book, elvis. George will be autographing copies of his book at the event. He is well known among the elvis fans for his countless contributions to the memory of elvis.
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. When george klein was an eighth grader at humes high, he couldnt have. Priscilla presley, jerry schilling, and their friend, george. Elvis memories 1981 hosted by george klein youtube. Hes got the great stories and hes always talked about elvis and presented him with great dignity. 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. George klein was a friend of elvis, a friend to many and a friend of mine, said congressman steve cohen d memphis. Priscilla, calipari post memories of elvis pal george klein, who died tuesday at 83. Radio days, rock n roll nights, and my lifelong friendship with elvis presley george klein, chuck crisafulli on. Elvis and george met at humes high school in memphis and formed a lifelong friendship. He remained a friend of elvis right up until the end in 1977. Elvis presley the family album was written by george klein and released in 2007.
Dec 06, 2016 george klein and elvis presley went to the same high school. Celebrities and fellow radio professionals took to social media to share their memories of george klein, dj and. 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. Klein was among the select guests at elvis 1967 las vegas wedding to priscilla three years later, elvis was best man at george s wedding, and he was a pallbearer at presleys 1977 funeral. The set of books by people who were close to elvis would be incomplete without one by george klein. A family album, was published in 2007, by little, brown and company, an imprint of hachette book group. Elvis presleys longtime friend and radio personality george klein has died at age 83.
George klein, elvis presley confidante, dead at 83. Klein met elvis presley in the eighth grade at humes high. Rollin trehearne talks with george klein in 2010 about elvis, gks book and more. Legendary dj george klein laid to rest wmc action news 5. George with elvis, four memphis mafia buddies, a sound guy, and baseball pitcher don sutton second from right. George went on to become a legend in memphis radio as a dj for whbq. Elvis my best man by klein george 0753539535 the fast for. 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. Priscilla, calipari post memories of elvis pal george.
In his later years, klein hosted both siriusxms channel 19 elvis radio and the george klein original elvis hour on wlfp fm. Inside peek at the kings wildest days new york post. Elviss lifelong friend george klein talks about meeting elvis for the first. George klein s memphis sounds elvis presley special august 2017. The elvis information network home to the best news. The elvis he knew we get to see for the first time. My lifelong friendship with elvis presley, comes from george klein, who befriended elvis presley when they.
George klein quit elvis for a radio career in late 1957, klein says he left elvis s employment to revive his radio career. Presleys former wife, priscilla presley, told the associated press that klein died tuesday at hospice in memphis, tennessee. So when elvis was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1986, priscilla presley asked george klein to make the acceptance speech. Gary james interview with one of elvis oldest and closets. George klein, friend of elvis presley and longtime radio. What george klein shows us isnt a tale of sex, drugs and rock n roll like other books about elvis. The train stopped briefly in memphis which is why george klein is in the picture. George klein discusses elvis presleys womanizing wgn. George kleins friendship with elvis spanned 30 years. This strange shot was taken in 1958 when elvis was on the train to ny before embarking on the ss randall for germany. It never ceases to amaze me that elvis is loved so much by so many loyal friends who still miss and think about him daily, even so long after his death, whether or not they can stand each other.
Klein became a memphis dj and elvis became the king. My best man by george klein, chuck crisafulli isbn. The family album will feature the type of photographs that only a family can provideand that fans love. A member of the socalled memphis mafia, klein hung out with presley at graceland, in las vegas and even appeared in cameo roles in eight of elvis 33 movies, including kleins favorite, jailhouse rock. 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. George klein, friend of elvis presley and longtime radio host. But from the first time gk as he was nicknamed by elvis heard this kid sing, he knew that elvis presley. Elvis stood up as george s best man at his wedding and george remained a close confidant throughout elvis life.
My best man, to his radio program, george klein s original elvis hour, now in its 34th year. Although he would remain in elviss life on and off from then on, it appears george was never again officially on elvis s payroll. Kleins primary career was in radio and he only sometimes travelled as an inn. The gkers in your speaker on siriusxm 19 elvis radio. George klein was a memphis radio dj and television host, and elvis presleys best friend. A part of presleys inner circle, klein was eyewitness the singers rags to riches rise from a high school talent show to superstar. Within the first few pages of the book, it was obvious that george klein and elvis. A member of the memphis mafia and always tcb, george kept elvis. Aug 11, 2014 elvis remembered by red west on the george klein show. Dj george klein pays tribute to elvis in hammond music. 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 gk klein october 8, 1935 february 5, 2019, born in memphis, tennessee, was an american disc jockey, and television host. Radio days, rock n roll nights, and my lifelong friendship with elvis presleypaperback jan 4, 2010 5. Meet george klein, elvis friend and author of the book elvis.
George klein and elvis presley first met in 1948 at humes high school in north memphis when presley was in eighth grade. Priscilla presley, jerry schilling, and their friend. Later, presley served as klein s best man at his wedding, and klein was a. Thereve been books written about elvis by close friends he never knew he had.
A friend to elvis, champion of rock n roll and a local media icon. 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 klein, legendary dj and best friend of elvis. 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. Klein and presley met while they were attending humes high school in memphis and became lifelong friends. George klein, memphis dj and friend of elvis presley, died tuesday, feb. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He met elvis presley in the eighth grade at humes high school in north memphis, and they remained friends until presleys death in 1977. Radio days, rock n roll nights, and my lifelong friendship with elvis presley by george klein, chuck. 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. 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.
But from the first time gk as he was nicknamed by elvis heard this kid sing, he knew that elvis presley was someone extraordinary. Within the first few pages of the book, it was obvious that george klein and elvis presley had very little contact in high school. George klein first became aware of elvis when he was 12 years old. Presley family album little, brown and company memphis disc jockey since 1957 12 years host of local tv show bandstandtype host george klein show on siriusxm satellite radio, elvis station channels 19 broadcast live from. But where most other fans first heard elvis on the radio or saw him on tv, gk experienced him in school they were classmates. Thanks to the geeker the rant memphis news and events. Dj george klein, childhood friend of elvis, visited the horseshoe casino in hammond recently to sign copies of his book. Two words you just know if you live or ever lived in memphis. With the rich feeling of a personal family photo album, this book will be treasured by elvis fans as a. 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. Nov 02, 2007 this book by george klein is a must for the elvis collector. Priscilla, lisa and all of us with elvis presley enterprises are deeply saddened that we have lost our dear friend george klein.
He and elvis met in eighth grade at humes high in north memphis, and they became lifelong friends. George klein in car accident people elvis presley ezine. George gk klein is a memphis native and a pioneering disc jockey and television host. Dec 20, 2009 elvis and klein met when they were in the eighth grade and stayed friends until the day elvis died. Elvis presley special 2017 george klein s memphis sounds. Elvis s lifelong friend george klein talks about meeting elvis for the first time in 1948, the movie years, and life on the road with the king. 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. Elvis presley special 2017 george kleins memphis sounds. George klein dj biography, age, wife, health, cause of. From my vhs collection, a 1981 tv special hosted by elvis close friend and memphis entertainment personality, george klein. 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.
Later, presley served as kleins best man at his wedding. George klein, legendary dj and friend to elvis presley. 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. Meanwhile, marianne gets called out by a text from a listener who feels she is being too tough on their guest. 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. My best man by crisafulli, chuck, klein, george isbn. Klein met the man who would become king of rock n roll in the 8th grade at humes high school and stayed close by his side until presleys death in 1977. Radio days, rock n roll nights, and my lifelong friendship with elvis presley by george klein. George klein was a long time friend to elvis and was class president at humes high. George klein, a friend of elvis presley since their childhood, talks about the kings womanizing while talking with bob sirott and marianne murciano. Nov 19, 2009 at last, elvis is exposed as the loving, generous, caring, humble, insightful man he truly was. George klein, legendary dj and best friend of elvis, passes away. George klein has 240 books on goodreads with 33 ratings.