WINK MARTINDALE’S ELVIS PRESLEY RADIO SPECIAL TO AIR JANUARY 8th ON KWXY

Dewey Phillips (left), Wink Martindale (center), Elvis Presley (right), June 16, 1956. Photo Courtesy Wink Martindale

Elvis Presley is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. If Elvis was alive, he would be 87 years old on January 8th, 2022.

This Elvis radio tribute has 6 hours of exclusive interviews and perspectives on the life and legacy of Elvis Presley from those who knew him best. This Elvis radio tribute is presented by the only person alive who was actually at the Memphis radio station WHBQ the night Elvis Presley’s music was released to the world.

Wink Martindale is also the man that gave Elvis Presley his first Television appearance on June 16, 1956.

Wink Martindale(far left), Elvis Presley(far right), Wink Martindale’s Top 10 Dance Party, June 16, 1956. Photo Courtesy Wink Martindale

If you are a fan of the King of Rock -n- Roll, listen to Wink Martindale’s Elvis radio special starting January 8th at 10am right here on KWXY 92.3 FM / 1340 AM and streaming on kwxy.com and ivoxradio.com

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