Elvis: My Best Man: Radio Days, Rock 'n' Roll Nights, and My Lifelong Friendship with Elvis Presley
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (606 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0307452751 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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This fascinating chronicle of boundary-breaking and music-making through one of the most intriguing and dynamic stretches of American history overflows with insights and anecdotes from someone who was in the middle of it all. From the good times at Graceland to hanging out with Hollywood stars to butting heads with Elvis’s iron-handed manager, Colonel Tom Parker, to making sure that Elvis’s legacy is fittingly honored, GK was a true friend of the King and a trailblazer in the music industry in his own right.From the Hardcover edition.. In Elvis: My Best Man, a heartfelt, entertaining, and long-aw
GEORGE “GK” KLEIN is a Memphis native and a pioneering disc jockey and television host. He and Elvis met in eighth grade at Humes High in North Memphis, and they became lifelong friends. Today, Klein hosts a program for Sirius XM Radio’s Elvis channel, Memphis Sounds for WYPL-18 TV, and the Elvis Hour for WMC radio in Memphis, where he lives with his wife,
He hosted early rock shows on Memphis radio and TV, was close at hand during Elvis’ early career, and remained a member of the inner circle to the end. Soon enough, Elvis was at the top of the pop as well as the country charts, and Bill Haley was looking for a new hook. He recalls a 1955 colloquy in which he suggested Elvis had already risen to such heights that he was “competition” for “Webb Pierce and Ferlin Husky and Hank Snow.” Tellingly, Presley “shook his head and let out a little snort of a laugh. Klein, who met Elvis in eighth grade, has been in the music business most of his life. ‘No, George, I’m shooting for Bill Haley,’” he replied. Maybe it’s the bio the King would have most wanted. --Mike Tribby .
FANTASTIC elvis book to add to your collection!!! sunset*gal george first met elvis in the 8th grade in 1948. they casually become friends and over the next few years, become better friends as elvis's music career starts taking off (george also worked as radio dj in memphis during this time). lots of fun and great elvis stories told with such class!! my fave elvis story george . "His Best Man!" according to Celtie. It's a story of a friend who was there before and when Elvis was trying to be heard on the radio during the 50's, and how they remained friends through the years, both the good times and bad times. He talks about Elvis' love for Priscilla and Elvis' love for the road and 'what happens' when on the road. He talks about. "One of the best insider books about Elvis - From junior high to his death" according to Gun Runner. Very detailed narrative that focuses exactly on its title - it's a GREAT ride through early rock and roll, GK's DJ career and starts with the earliest recollection of Elvis by GK - from his first junior high encounter with his classmate to Elvis' death in 1977. The prose moves well with lots of early Elvis pranks and