Murray the K | |
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Born | Murray Kaufman February 14, 1922 New York City, United States |
Died | February 21, 1982 Los Angeles, United States | (aged 60)
Occupation | Disc jockey |
Years active | 1958–1981 |
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.