Induct George "The Geeker In Your Speaker" Klein into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer
Induct George “The Geeker in Your Speaker” Klein into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame
We, the undersigned, would like to nominate George Klein into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer for his major influence on the development of rock and roll.
• George Klein is an innovator and an ambassador to Memphis Music. • George Klein was one of the first DJ’s in Memphis to play Rock & Roll on the radio.
• George Klein was the second DJ in the country to play Elvis Presley’s Sun Record debut of “That’s All Right”.
• George Klein had a TV show called “Talent Party” where many artists got their first break because George believed in them. Artists like “The Gentry’s” and “Sam the Sham” just to name a couple.
• George Klein befriended Elvis Presley when they were Junior High School classmates and stayed friends until Presley’s untimely death.
• George Klein is co-author of the book “Elvis: My Best Man” a tribute to his best friend painting a picture of Presley the human being.
• George Klein was the first DJ to give some radio time to another future legend “Johnny Cash”.
• George Klein is the host of radio’s “George Klein’s Original Elvis Hour” that is now in its 34th year.
• George Klein was a pioneer in radio and television, especially radio. George was the first television host to let Fats Domino break the race barrier on his TV show.
• George Klein is one of the few people in the music industry who helped the careers and supported of all of the members of “The Million Dollar Quartet” Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley.
• George Klein was the Master of Ceremony by request, when the Beatles played at the Mid South Coliseum in Memphis during their tour of the United States.
• George Klein can still be seen on “Memphis Sounds with George Klein” his local television show which introduces new audiences to the pioneers of Memphis music as well as showcasing new acts.
• George Klein was instrumental in making the now famous Elvis Presley American Sessions happen. These Memphis sessions produced over 30 of Elvis’ most memorable songs including Suspicious Minds. If it wasn’t for George Klein these sessions would never have happened.
• George Klein is still enlightening us on the impact Elvis Presley and Memphis music had and still has on the music industry today. He truly is an “Ambassador of Rock n Roll” and deserves a place in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
• George Klein was the only DJ to introduce on stage Elvis Presley, The Beatles and Led Zeppelin.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
Updates
July 2, 2012
I just looked at the screen and saw 1000 names staring back at me which is honestly kind of surreal because I remember when it was just me typing this up at my desk thinking maybe five people would care. It is wild to think about how many of you actually remember the Geeker and his radio voice because that legacy really does deserve a spot in the hall of fame.
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 2, 2012
July 2, 2012
I was just looking at the count and we are suddenly creeping up toward that one thousand mark which is honestly blowing my mind because George deserves every single bit of this recognition. If you could just grab the link and toss it to your cousin or that one neighbor who always plays Memphis soul records we might actually hit that goal before tonight ends since momentum is everything right now.
Reached 100 supporters
September 28, 2011
September 27, 2011
We are creeping up on that first hundred mark and honestly it feels like we just started this whole thing yesterday. If you could just grab your phone and send the link to a few people while I keep digging through these old archives that would get us over the hump so fast because George deserves this so much.
177 Comments
George Klein is a great man and he Elvis's best man and friend. He gave a great speech when Elvis was inducted into the Rock in Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. Now it should be George's turn to be inducted into the Hall Of fame. I am proud to sign the petition . I hope George is doing well.
George has forgotten more about Rock & Roll than most people, including the "experts", have ever known, and what he retains is an encyclopedia's worth of knowledge and first hand experiences. He is a true Ambassador of Rock & Roll and deserves a place in its Hall.
GK deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as he was one of the first supporters from the beginning and continues to be an Ambassador of Rock & Roll by celebrating the roots with his Elvis Radio show
I was born in 1961, coming of age just as Elvis passed. It means so much to me to be able to listen to George Klein on SiriusXM keeping the torch that was lit by the "Hunk of Burning Love" burning bright.
GK has been a major influence and a leader in Memphis music and radio for all the significant decades in Rock & Roll; his knowledge of the history of Rock & Roll is immeasurable because he was there has a part of the birth of Rock & Roll.
George Klein should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. He kept Elvis Presley's memory until he passed away. Also George was Elvis's best friend. Please consider him for the induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,
If it wasn't for George,I would never know of Elvis the man as good as I do today because of him.ty george ....
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Induct George "The Geeker In Your Speaker" Klein into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer
Induct George “The Geeker in Your Speaker” Klein into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame
We, the undersigned, would like to nominate George Klein into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer for his major influence on the development of rock and roll.
• George Klein is an innovator and an ambassador to Memphis Music. • George Klein was one of the first DJ’s in Memphis to play Rock & Roll on the radio.
• George Klein was the second DJ in the country to play Elvis Presley’s Sun Record debut of “That’s All Right”.
• George Klein had a TV show called “Talent Party” where many artists got their first break because George believed in them. Artists like “The Gentry’s” and “Sam the Sham” just to name a couple.
• George Klein befriended Elvis Presley when they were Junior High School classmates and stayed friends until Presley’s untimely death.
• George Klein is co-author of the book “Elvis: My Best Man” a tribute to his best friend painting a picture of Presley the human being.
• George Klein was the first DJ to give some radio time to another future legend “Johnny Cash”.
• George Klein is the host of radio’s “George Klein’s Original Elvis Hour” that is now in its 34th year.
• George Klein was a pioneer in radio and television, especially radio. George was the first television host to let Fats Domino break the race barrier on his TV show.
• George Klein is one of the few people in the music industry who helped the careers and supported of all of the members of “The Million Dollar Quartet” Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley.
• George Klein was the Master of Ceremony by request, when the Beatles played at the Mid South Coliseum in Memphis during their tour of the United States.
• George Klein can still be seen on “Memphis Sounds with George Klein” his local television show which introduces new audiences to the pioneers of Memphis music as well as showcasing new acts.
• George Klein was instrumental in making the now famous Elvis Presley American Sessions happen. These Memphis sessions produced over 30 of Elvis’ most memorable songs including Suspicious Minds. If it wasn’t for George Klein these sessions would never have happened.
• George Klein is still enlightening us on the impact Elvis Presley and Memphis music had and still has on the music industry today. He truly is an “Ambassador of Rock n Roll” and deserves a place in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
• George Klein was the only DJ to introduce on stage Elvis Presley, The Beatles and Led Zeppelin.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
Updates
July 2, 2012
I just looked at the screen and saw 1000 names staring back at me which is honestly kind of surreal because I remember when it was just me typing this up at my desk thinking maybe five people would care. It is wild to think about how many of you actually remember the Geeker and his radio voice because that legacy really does deserve a spot in the hall of fame.
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 2, 2012
July 2, 2012
I was just looking at the count and we are suddenly creeping up toward that one thousand mark which is honestly blowing my mind because George deserves every single bit of this recognition. If you could just grab the link and toss it to your cousin or that one neighbor who always plays Memphis soul records we might actually hit that goal before tonight ends since momentum is everything right now.
Reached 100 supporters
September 28, 2011
September 27, 2011
We are creeping up on that first hundred mark and honestly it feels like we just started this whole thing yesterday. If you could just grab your phone and send the link to a few people while I keep digging through these old archives that would get us over the hump so fast because George deserves this so much.
177 Comments
Love listening to GK. on XM radio & all the great stories of Elvis. GK made you feel like you were listening to your friend on the radio. I will miss him & he definitely deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
George Klein is a great man and he Elvis's best man and friend. He gave a great speech when Elvis was inducted into the Rock in Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. Now it should be George's turn to be inducted into the Hall Of fame. I am proud to sign the petition . I hope George is doing well.
George has forgotten more about Rock & Roll than most people, including the "experts", have ever known, and what he retains is an encyclopedia's worth of knowledge and first hand experiences. He is a true Ambassador of Rock & Roll and deserves a place in its Hall.
GK deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as he was one of the first supporters from the beginning and continues to be an Ambassador of Rock & Roll by celebrating the roots with his Elvis Radio show
I was born in 1961, coming of age just as Elvis passed. It means so much to me to be able to listen to George Klein on SiriusXM keeping the torch that was lit by the "Hunk of Burning Love" burning bright.
GK has been a major influence and a leader in Memphis music and radio for all the significant decades in Rock & Roll; his knowledge of the history of Rock & Roll is immeasurable because he was there has a part of the birth of Rock & Roll.
George Klein should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. He kept Elvis Presley's memory until he passed away. Also George was Elvis's best friend. Please consider him for the induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,
If it wasn't for George,I would never know of Elvis the man as good as I do today because of him.ty george ....
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Love listening to GK. on XM radio & all the great stories of Elvis. GK made you feel like you were listening to your friend on the radio. I will miss him & he definitely deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.