1935 - 2019 (Age 83)
George Klein was a Memphis radio DJ and television host, and Elvis Presley's best friend. Klein and Presley met while they were attending Humes High School in Memphis and became lifelong friends. While Presley achieved international fame as a musician, Klein helped spread the word about rock and roll on WHBQ radio and on Memphis TV's "Talent Party" program. But the two remained close: Each man served as best man at the other's wedding, and Klein was a pallbearer at Presley's funeral. Presley nicknamed his friend "GK," and that nickname led to Klein's DJ moniker, "The Geeker," used even in recent years on his Sirius XM show, "Elvis Time." A fixture of the Memphis music scene with a 64-year career on the city's airwaves, Klein was a member of the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
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Dear George (GK). Boy do I miss you on the radio. Isn´t the same without you. So glad Elvis had you as a close friend throughout his life. Hope the two of you with Lisa are together again. God bless all of you. Know your loved so and missed terribly.
Donna Raube
June 05, 2025 | Other
Rip George up there with Elvis,Lisa & the gang now I hope to meet everyone on the other side one day
Marg Bell
February 13, 2025 | HI | Friend
I enjoy watching him talk about Elvis in the documentaries. Know he was very close to him. Sorry that he is gone.
Sharon Goeglein
December 03, 2023 | Springfield, MO
I just finished reading..Elvis My Best Man. WOW!!! What a read!!! I couldn’t put it down!! Thank you Mr Klein for a backstage pass from so many of the moments of Elvis’ life and yours! He was such a loving and kind man and his talent!! Well there are no words for that!! I can just say simply amazing!! Good Bless your family and Elvis’ family! They were so blessed to have you both!! Look forward to meeting you both on the other side! I’m sure Heaven is richer because you and Elvis are both in...
Barbara Ramirez
November 26, 2023 | TX
I met George in 2008. He was very kind and friendly to strangers. I just scrapbooked my picture with him. Sorry for your loss.
Betty Foley
July 27, 2021 | Spokane Valley, WA | Acquaintance
I worked with G K at the Horseshoe Casino in Tunica Mississippi and he was one of the best people I have been fortnite enough to know,he was kind to everyone and GK will be missed by all May you R I P George
Margaret Beaty
April 16, 2021 | Las Vegas, NV | Acquaintance
A real, true friend - without jealousy
Bernadette Fedeli
September 07, 2020 | Wien | Acquaintance
I think of GK so often. I was a WHBQ Cutie on GK'S Talent Party... I Miss You So... Rest In Peace my friend..
Pamela Benjamin
August 08, 2020 | Knoxville, TN | Friend
Fridays are NOT the same on Sirius Radio 19. George kept the Elvis flame alive. Rest in peace. You and the King can go over old times.
Charles Fox
March 27, 2020 | Bells, TX