Murray Silver

Murray Silver is a 5th generation Savannahian. He worked in the late 60's as a promoter for rock bands like Fleetwood Mac, Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers, and others. While going to law school he transitioned from promoter to journalist in the 70's and 80's touring with acts such as Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Elton John, and Peter Gabriel.

In 1982, Silver published his first book, "Great Balls of Fire: The Uncensored Story of Jerry Lee Lewis," which was adapted to the big screen by Orion in 1989. In doing so, Silver became the first Savannah writer in history whose first book was an international best seller and subject of a major motion picture.

In 1988, Silver was introduced to His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama by mutual friend Richard Gere. At His Holiness' request, Silver set aside the business of his life, both personal and professional, to write articles about China's oppression of Tibet, and to sponsor tours of Tibetan Buddhist monks who performed their sacred chants and dances at colleges and museums throughout the United States. Silver was tour manager for SacredMusic, Sacred Dance, and personally responsible for packing and transporting "The Mystical Arts of Tibet Exhibit," which featured personal sacred objects of the Dalai Lama.

Returning to Savannah in 1998, Silver authored "Behind the Moss Curtain and Other Great Savannah Stories," presently in its sixth edition, intending to turn them into Savannah movies. He has recently released his memoirs: "When Elvis Meets the Dalai Lama." Murray has most recently been seen on The Travel Channel's "Ghost Adventures" with Zac Bagans, and is host and associate-producer of the popular PBS series "Haunted South" and "Phantoms of History."

Murray appears regularly on Public Broadcasting Stations across the country, and is a member of MENSA. Murray Silver tours the United States delivering the latest thinking on matters of Spirit, including annual performances as keynote speaker at MENSA's national gathering. He balances his position as America's most sought after commentator on Spirit with his writing including an upcoming title set to launch next year through Continental Shelf Publishing.