My dad owned the Zanzibar where George broadcasted his radio show. The Hound was contacted by a promoter named Colonel Parker who was trying to get his client booked in Northern venues. George asked my dad if he was interested in bringing this young singer to the Aud. My dad wasn’t interested as he never heard about this guy and was used to bringing in jazz entertainment. I’m sure by now you figured out that this missed opportunity was Elvis Presley.
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