George Klein's Memphis Sounds with Jerry Lee Lewis (Part 1)

Filmed June 2011: Jerry Lee Lewis is Rock & Roll royalty. Truly a legend. "The Killer" has had many #1 hits and is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
This is a very rare interview with renowned Memphis DJ and Elvis' confidant, George Klein. Filmed in June 2011.

[@shellysipe6256]

Not only did Jerry Lee Lewis have the music in his fingers when he played the piano but he felt the music in his entire body! What a musician was he! Such a man like Jerry will never be again! I could sit and listen to him for hours on end!

[@Eric-ff2ii]

They’ll never be another like Jerry Lee. It can’t be duplicated. He’s the greatest.

[@delcrowe9712]

The Killer is the Last man standing. He helped create Rock and Roll with his peers, people like Elvis.

[@FaithfulServant316]

Jerry Lee was better than elvis anyday

[@peterstevens7109]

Last of the "SUN" greats no longer sadly, very sad news. Lucky to see him live in London in his 60's RIP mr. piano man !!

[@elygia]

@@FaithfulServant316 he lived longer, Elvis has no help😝

[@Cavallaro2376]

Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins . . . they all started out at the Sun Recording Studio there in Memphis, Tennessee, under producer Sam Phillips. Within a year of starting out, they sang together as The Million Dollar Quartet. Today, each of them is passed away and there is no animosity between any of them anymore. They are not competing against each other. Now, they are performing together for the Lord.

[@albertv.riessen96]

@@FaithfulServant316 Only on the piano for the rest was Elvis in the league of his own...

[@patrickbeck3285]

Truly one of a kind. RIP Jerry Lee. And another great George Klein.

[@JP-wg4uo]

No one like The Killer! Long live Jerry Lee! 🥰🎹❤️

[@stevec5576]

I’ve been a big fan of jerry Lewis since 1959 , still play his CD & I’m 78 .

[@barbaralittle5337]

Same here; I am 82 now. HE IS THE BEST.

[@pennicandy1611]

This world is not the same without Jerry Lee Lewis. Rest in peace our beloved KILLER. I love 💕💕💕💕 Jerry Lee Lewis very much and I am heartbroken and deeply saddened that Jerry Lee Lewis passed away.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@wayneconn1079]

I met Jerry so many times and his band . Cant believe he has gone . He was a true gentleman

[@richardburnette5151]

I was in the house band at a small club in Chattanooga Tennessee . I was in the 9th grade and played piano and sang . Jerry Lee came in with his band and did a weekend . I helped show him where to put his piano and where the plugins and all were . He was a gentleman and a huge inspiration to me. I'm 73 now and I still play mostly because of people like him . He was a tremendous talent and brought the house down. Thanks so much for all that wonderful music. Oh yeah lol

[@mauiswift6391]

All these years later that performance can get you excited! Shows the pure raw talent!

[@suzannenuara6206]

Love to hear Jerry sing country

[@stacyblue1980]

WE LOVE YOU JERRY LEE. REST EASY SIR. LOVE FROM NORTH CAROLINA 🙏🌹💓

[@81enri]

We re gonna miss Jerry Lee..

[@nancyolsen8460]

Jerry Lee was the real deal. Whether it was country or rock and roll, he slayed everything. RIP Jerry...❤

[@edwardhannah4427]

Ty of CL L LL op LLC

[@edwardhannah4427]

Oh Liz

[@marti6494]

He could take any song and make it his own -because, as he said, he just loved singing and playing the piano.

[@bigbrotherisasob]

I have NEVER heard anyone play like Jerry Lee. He was absolutely incredible. His mix and combination of styles and types when he played is really really unique. Just incredible.

[@thomasgary1219]

I'm impressed 👍 he has an Al Green poster in the background. Jerry Lee's mind was still sharp as a tack. RIP Jerry Lee. He wasn't perfect, but he was so unique and incredibly talented. Gone but never forgotten.

[@1Cruzer4u]

RIP George. A wonderful gentlemen old school respect. A true friend to Elvis & all the boys. Never a word of negativity from George. Stayed true to his roots his whole life. Worked and volunteered in Memphis till his passing. A life of Integrity Honor A True Friend! Jerry Lee, what s career. Another true friend Elvis loved the killer. According to what I've read.

[@charleshull584]

4pt0

[@thisismymusictoday]

RIP Jerry Lee, and thanks for all the good music you brought to us.

[@brianhaining7195]

Lovely interview. Great to see both George and Jerry with mutual respect actually want to share the stories. Terrific

[@pauloseixas4872]

Jerry Lee Lewis,Chuck Berry,Carl Perkis and Elvis Presley the 4 who left prints on the 🌍Planet.by Sao Paulo-Brazil🇧🇷

[@gregreed402]

Jerry Lee Lewis is 60 / 40 human and piano . And he will soon metamorphosis into a Rocking rolling Butterfly ,you are awesomeness Jerry and you have made us so much music and sounds over the years that will last for ever and ever thanks for everything

[@nevinthephilippines]

Jerry played real rock n roll.

[@robinlaniertomlinson5373]

He's rocking the house in Heaven. 🥰 Still handsome to the end.

[@jesssands5349]

I so love when he sings country.

[@karenhead170]

#crazyarms. #jerryleelouis what a voice to go with that piano playing! Fly high brother! God bless family!

[@scarletttroquille6360]

Jerry Lee Lewis died today 87 years old , peacefully at home in DeSoto Ms South of Memphis TN border. Our Louisiana Legend left us today October 28, 2022.

[@GeorgeDranchack]

😂Gods speed Jerry Lee

[@tonychestnut3071]

Love me my Jerry Lee. One fantastic artist. Never disappoints and gives his all in every performance. God bless and never stop Killer.

[@daynewell4709]

Jerry Lee has soul running through his body still! I can see it!! Thank you killa! For the great music! And thanks for being a huge part of rockin roll !

[@devakikaren]

I'm mourning Jerry Lee tonite and loving this interview. Thank you for posting.

[@pops1507]

Saw him several times. Palomino in San Fernando Valley - the mic setup on his piano was unlike anything I've heard before or since. Magic.

[@kevdean9967]

Definitely one of the top 5 country singers of all time. Hank Sr, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Waylon and the Killer.

[@NOVEMBER5TH2024]

I'm so afraid we will loose jerry lee Lewis soon. I'm very thankful we still have him here. He is a amazing character. I love him, and his style. Thanks Mr Lewis.

[@dawngarlock1999]

Gross. Should have lived his life in the Prison system for All Of His Crimes

[@jeanmariebasset2544]

On a l'impréssion que sa vie tient à un fil

[@nathueil1]

He dead☹️

[@shellysipe6256]

Dawn Garlock I suppose that you have never did any wrong!😂 We have all made mistakes! There was never but one perfect person that walked this earth and that was Jesus Christ not you!

[@jpzollar]

This is just BRILLIANT! Thank you so much! I Fell in love with Jerry Lee's music when I was about 8 or 9(I'm 33 now). I love all things Jerry Lee! The Killer! Or as I call him- "The Bad Granddad Of Rock 'N Roll!" Again, I thank you!

[@Hungry_Hunter]

An absolutely flawless performance what a player. Vale the Killer.

[@houdini1972]

GOD BLESS JERRY LEE LEWIS!

[@RobertBrown-sw5eh]

I saw Jerry Lee Lewis in Toledo Ohio Forty years ago and The killer was great. He Shook the walls at the Bar called The Bamboo Club. A Great Singers and a great Piano Player.

[@Its_Me_Wheelz]

In 1980 I was 6 years old. I heard Jerry Lee and really took notice of the piano. We had a piano and I knew I was going to play it like Jerry Lee Lewis! Well that didn't work out but till this day my record player, cassette player, CD player, MP3 player, in that order over the years plays Jerry Lee Lewis without a hitch.

[@FredGuggenberger]

Anybody that plays Rock´n Roll or any kind or rocking music today should respect that guy. Not only for giving us the music (which was and still is a huuuge thing!), but also for fighting so hard to bring this music into the world. These guys had people telling them, that they will burn in hell, that they are dirt, that they are a danger for the "morality in the world" and much more. There was a time when everybody was trampling on Jerry and still he is there and has a great heart and is a fine and wonderful guy. If it would not be about the music, there would still be more than enough reasons to respect and love that man. Thank you for everything, Jerry!

[@joyride5160]

I believe Jerry Lee was 100% REAL talent. Talent just ran in their family. Jimmy Swaggart, Micky Gilley ,JERRY LEE LEWIS. Most stars can't bust a grape without the help of drugs.

[@joyride5160]

Jerry lee could get it done ...sober as a judge...

[@chrisdavies5912]

@@joyride5160 Jerry got the talent, the rest of the family got the scrapings.

[@aynsleighmalayne3558]

CHRIS DAVIES You obviously haven’t heard that family, even his sisters can make a piano sing.

[@dawngarlock1999]

What do you all think about Abuse of Women throughout all his early years . Hes old crumpled and cant still be that person . He is at their mercy . He was a Rotten Human Being and a Horrible Man a monster actually . God is Watching and the Devil is Waiting

[@jenmidwest2432]

Great interview. Enjoyable. RIP Killer

[@thebrideoffrankenstein2415]

Love George Kleins voice....I have Sirius XM radio in my jeep....just loved listening to him....RIP heaven must be awesomeness.... seeing Elvis again I mean😎👍....Jerry Lee fly AF👍

[@wandakitterman252]

I was about 12 when I first heard Jerrry Lee....he takes me back there every time...love the legend..

[@data909]

Great respect for Jerry -one of the greats -a true original artist -who created a sound that was new in his times - many wanted to kill him because they viewed his music as evil -it is amazing today to try and comprehend such absurdity but that adds to the strength and conviction it took for him to play - much respect for Jerry

[@lovewhitey2027]

What a beautiful interview. 🙏🏻So refreshing to see so much respect and love jump off the screen and airwaves.What a Treat to learn about The Legend Jerry Lee Lewis 🔥🗣🎹🎤❤️ 2019

[@Notamember8556]

“Chuck started runnin’” Priceless absolutely!

[@kellydraper3433]

Jerry Lee Lewis is the true legendary man. I wish i was growing up this lovely man! Wow what a great music!

[@phillipvance6532]

Kelly Draper as Q

[@jimhart11]

Lovely man?? He was absolutely fuckin evil!! Burning in hell tonight

[@stewartfenton7660]

Kelly, I'm finally shedding a tear for the Killer a few days after his death. He was the greatest live show on earth, but a lovely man, he was not.

[@joannemcclure3546]

I did grow up with him, very memorable and exciting for teens and preteens, he was unbelievable!

[@drlucio]

Way to go George. This is the longest interview I've ever seen with Jerry and it's great to see both of you having such a fun time. Too bad you couldn't have had him do a couple of songs as well but I appreciate the upload in high definition. Best wishes from Canada. Lucio

[@buffalee]

WHERE in C do you live ?

[@drlucio]

@@buffalee I'm in a suburb of Toronto.

[@buffalee]

i used to live at dixon*islington cud i get yr email pls ?

[@phylliscopeland9965]

1i

[@robinmorris5416]

I always felt like Jerry Lee was kin. Same feeling with Jerry Reed. Most of my actual kin have the same demeanor as both of them. Just awesome, laid back, simple folk who through enormous talent took themselves to the top of the world but never lost themselves, nor that devilish gleam in their eye, and natural talent and swagger for days!

[@tomdotson6053]

To have talent like that you know its from God

[@alco6064]

This is great. Thank you George.

[@monmixer]

good stuff there, it don't get no better than that

[@Marcelo-if5te]

Fenomeno

[@pw2873]

Brilliant interview, can't help but joining in as George cracks up at the story about Chuck Berry !

[@melodymakermark]

I used to see GK at the Kroger at Trinity Commons in Cordova. I must’ve run into him at least three times in the store, just pushing his grocery cart along. He was always gracious. It always felt strange to me. I don’t know why, George never was a rich man I guess, but I mean this is a guy who had an open door at Graceland or Elvis’s suite at the International. He was a radio icon in Memphis. Last time I saw him was at the same Kroger, but this time we were both filling up our cars out at the gas pumps. We for some reason talked about Steve Cropper for a couple of minutes, I think Steve was in the news for something about that time. Anyway, that was the last time I saw George. I was saddened to later hear of his passing. RIP GK. As for Jerry Lee, I missed my opportunity. He’d had a stroke a couple of years before he died, and was in rehab in the same facility as my mom. I’d see his wife Judith’s black Mercedes with license plate Killer7 out front some days, and I wanted to bring my mint Sun records 45 up to have him autograph it. I procrastinated until he was released and lost my opportunity.

[@thesilentacid93channel85]

Love it, thank you so much this is such a gem !

[@user-hd2yx7bv3m]

history. George and the Killer. so much in this its amazing interview

[@5012409898]

Love you killer ❤

[@VAcreeper]

3:40 See how his hands spread like that when he describes the beat.. that’s what us guitar players just can’t grasp.. That’s why I started my daughter on piano.. it really is the best instrument to master ALL the basics that can carry over to everything that even our long time picking asses won’t ever understand p

[@rodrigoraulsuarez]

Best interview to the Killer ever.

[@bettyscarbrough3051]

Hank Williams jr

[@bettyscarbrough3051]

The right combination

[@elvicare35]

What a fascinating and enjoyable interview, that was really great!!!!!!!!!!

[@margarettaylor8107]

Nothing like Jerry Lee except Elvis.I love Jerry Lee.I worship Elvis.

[@christopherstead4466]

We still have the music thank the good Lord

[@EverettDenny-rd7ed]

Had the privelege of meeting Jerry Lee in '74 at the Vapors Lounge in Memphis! Several of us "suit and tie guys" were sent to Lewisville, Miss for some factory training and overnited in Memphis on the way back home. As a 21 yr old "green assed sales legend" in the works, traveling with other corporate hotshots....and my Dad...a ferocious mentor trainer....me and him sat at one particular bar in the Vapors. Barkeep come up and says son....I'll bet you $10 Jerry Lee Lewis is gonna sit right there in that stool next to you at 8:00!! I was smart enuff not to loose $10 and thinking the Barkeep was full of shit! At 8:00 the Legend sure as hell walked in....sat on the stool next to me and introduced himself to me and my Dad and drank a beer with us. Had a genuine great conversation with the man. We were totally blown away by the experience. After about 15-20 minutes conversation the Legend hops up on stage and let loose for 10-20 minutes more hammering the piano like there was no tomorrow! Jerry Got up....and headed out into the night in Memphis, Tennessee......A lifetime memory for this Ozarks Mtn boy.....!

[@jesssands5349]

GK is great. So well informed. Jerry is forgetting the audience doesn't know these stories.

[@annewing3199]

One of the best. Learn to dance with his music. Sure will miss Jerry .

[@TheGregWallace]

This was GREAT!

[@frankm.4651]

Thank you Jerry you and Elvis and a Hand full of others Changed The Course of History ..You guys were Ridiculed as Devils and Band every time you Turned Around ,, Thank you Killer For Pushing the Envelope with Rock and Roll,,Thank God we would still be Listening To songs Like Hot Diggedy Dog Diggedy By Stiffs like perry Como,, R I P Killer now you guys will sit at The Big Piano ..

[@MemphisSoundsWithGK]

hello everyone, thank you for watching. There will be a part 2 coming soon. So, more footage from "The Killer"

[@mirkar3097]

Love Elvis and Jerry rrrrrrrr!🌷😁😘

[@biroltapmaz1]

Hello Howe are you, I am from Istanbul

[@sheilac1845]

Drawning art Academy Mr. George Kline passed away a year or so ago... He is missed But, Hello from Tennessee 🌻👩‍🌾

[@dawngarlock1999]

Trump 2024 ! God is King !

[@FaithfulServant316]

Jerry Lee Lewis, The True Rebel King of Rock n Roll. No comparisons.

[@mrsg.9224]

Elvis Is the King of Rock. That Man wanted to be like Elvis duh.

[@wayneconn1079]

@@mrsg.9224 Elvis wanted to be Jerry !

[@AventusEntertainment]

Amazing Living Legend the Killer makes me wanna take piano lessons The Greatest!!!!!

[@mirkar3097]

Live King and Killer!!❤️🌹👍👍👍

[@5012409898]

Rip George klien God bless you.....

[@777bigbird]

2 Legends !

[@roccodinosantino1474]

That is a great story about Jerry Lee's father and Chuck Berry.. just how it happened

[@skeeterstanley1272]

hey jerry loved the music wow

[@bloxgamingslits6105]

Carol Hilliard Hernández George Klein was a very good Friend of my love Jerry Lee :Lewis Music

[@johnpearce3714]

P.S. --- I have always liked both of these albums & By request more of the G.L.S.O.E. was also a Fine album. although the sound should have been a little louder !! ---- * a few years ago out takes were released , very good songs. ---

[@broken1394]

Amazing ⚘❤⚘❤⚘

[@bigbrotherisasob]

Alan Freed was a DJ in Cleveland, Ohio. He organized the rock n roll show /tour they mention. Freed is the one who gave the name Rock-n-roll tor the type of music they were playing (the phrase Rock-n-roll had been around and was a phrase that originally was used to describe a certain sexual activity so to speak). The very first "rock concert" was in Cleveland on this Rock-n-roll organized tour by Freed. That's where the whole Cleveland connection, Hall of Fame, etc., comes into play for "Rock-n-roll" As a secondary note, Freed had his own Rock-n-roll band. They were called the Sultans of Swing, which is what Dire Straight's song "Sultans of Swing" is referring to and is about.

[@roymarksberry4152]

My boy my boy is stories this man until best piano player in the world

[@stj971]

♥️💐♥️ RIP KILLER ♥️💐♥️

[@ericdillon7467]

I remeber too, seeing ya'll from behind, I was a drummer for quite a few of ya'll songs and they made the records skip and everyone but who buys them complained! ;)

[@lindalee6279]

really enjoyed this thank you George for sharing, the legend JLL

[@TheEdie1958]

Legendary rock ambassador a renown music legacy to impart musical knowledge. Tout Huguenots and Governor Simon Van Der Stil in Capetown South Africa Shellenbosch renown wine regions. The Hot Fives and Hot Sevens jazz still available with Slim Harpo and Slim Whitman. God bless Sir and family.

[@ericdillon7467]

Well I finally remembered what the back beat thing was.... this used to have a whole lot more drumming in it, they all did and it was me.... That's what I used to do in the day and why I could hear THEM, I was their drummer, I was even on Waylon records.... I knew their had to be some reason I never "heard" all this in real life before...... I was their drummer so by the time I was old, I was so hard of hearing.... lol

[@PirateRadioPodcasts]

#RIP #LEGEND

[@Elvis35-77]

R.I.P Jerry Lee

[@tonyfreeman1339]

If Kris Kristofferson says Jerry Lee Lewis did the best Me and Bobby McGee you can take that to the bank.

[@Marcelo-if5te]

Que Deus o tenha em um bom lugar

[@patriciamccarty6420]

Thank You, George! I love listening to you on Elvis Radio which is where I heard about this. If I remember right you will have a show on tv, am I correct? and if so could you remind me channel, day, and time? in the meantime, we will be watching here and I will have "the g-ker in my speaker" Love you bunches

[@lorettaturley7861]

GK you are awesome! I love to hear you on Sirius XM Channel 19- Presley Radio!

[@FaithfulServant316]

I love to hear Jerry Lee not George . Lol

[@bigdawgbrownsnation6895]

Please keep George Klein in your thoughts and prayers. George has been the consultant for The Elvis Presley Network for thirty years. GK has kept us all rocking for over 60 years! George has never really slowed down in all of that time. Lately, he hasn't felt his best. Prayers can do wonders! Here is one of GK's favorite photos of himself and one of the founding members of the EPN in 1989. Left to right: Don Wilson, Laura Unger, Richard Davis, Janet Kellebrew and George Klein. P

[@FaithfulServant316]

Who cares. This is about Jerry Lee Lewis The True King of Rock n Roll.

[@MistressKarma6969]

That voice

[@larrymann3264]

ohh the killer is number 1

[@joyride5160]

I love jerry lee....I miss his music.

[@ericdillon7467]

I remember we all had Cadillacs.... Elisabeth and I had Harleys..... I was Drummer and I was ya'll age..... I owned a Casino hotel business but was a drummer for yall, that's how I met her....

[@Marcelo-if5te]

Meus sentimentos.😞

[@Skunk90210]

saw GK back in the early 70's walking with Dave Brown when WHBQ was on Highland in the hippie days

[@toddubow2599]

John Lennon idolized Jerry Lee. Jerry Lee is very truthful and it comes across in the way he sings. Complete conviction.

[@OrdoSanctiBenedictus]

Great upload thank you.