Murray the K

Murray the K
Kaufman in 1966
Born
Murray Kaufman

(1922-02-14)February 14, 1922
New York City, United States
DiedFebruary 21, 1982(1982-02-21) (aged 60)
Los Angeles, United States
OccupationDisc jockey
Years active1958–1981

Murray Kaufman (February 14, 1922 – February 21, 1982), professionally known as Murray the K, was an influential New York City rock and roll impresario and disc jockey of the 1950s, '60s and '70s. During the early days of Beatlemania, he frequently referred to himself as the fifth Beatle.