Aunt Gladys looked after him as long as she lived, and after her death, he lived with us, and then with some of his sisters. Billy: Aunt Gladys was a good person. Elvis was always my hero. He would watch The Student Prince which was set in Heidelberg, over and over again. In fact, Billy and his wife Jo lived on the grounds of Graceland behind the main house for years. That was the very first I knew how upset Elvis was. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- The World's Ugliest Dog Contest, held annually in California, announced applications are now available for owners of aesthetically-challenged canines seeking to prove the unsightliness of their pooches. He loved the power of the big voices. He was the only member of the Memphis Mafia to last from beginning to end of the group. Since the emphasis was on large and potentially lethal fireworks, everyone had to wear air force jump-suits plus gloves, helmets, and goggles. She describes herself as having been like a sister to Elvis, a companion, confidante and keeper of secrets in the exciting days of his early career. Some Elvis Presley fans may find the animated series an insult to the King of Rock and Roll, while many others could find it very interesting. Their requests to speak directly to Elvis about their employment termination and the nominal severance pay were not granted. She said, My Daddys dead, my Daddys dead., I cant even tell you what I felt, I was stunned and paralyzed. Thompson, a former beauty queen who dated Elvis from July 1972 to late 1976, spoke about her time with Presley at the event. "[1] The group began with Elvis' first cousins Junior and Gene Smith, who accompanied Elvis everywhere, along with Elvis' high school friend Red West, and rockabilly singer Cliff Gleaves. [2] At that time Judy Spreckels seems to have been the only woman. Billy: Being married was not easy at times. What do you remember of that time and how different was it from life in Tupelo? The. After her last conversation with Elvis, Dee Presely said she had a premonition and she warned Elvis' father that something 'terrible' was going to happen to one of her boys or his son. Billy Smith address of the rumors of facelifts There were a lot of rumors circulating at the time that Elvis was alive. I'm always looking for another Vernon Presley.'. [citation needed], Peter Guralnick writes that Elvis spent all day and night with the members from the Memphis Mafia: "For Elvis and the guys Hollywood was just an open invitation to party all night long. Elvis Presley died at the age of just 42-year-old on August 16, 1977 in the upstairs bathroom of Graceland. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A swimmer visiting a beach in New South Wales, Australia, found a mussel-covered message in a bottle that turned out to have traveled more than 185 miles. While Elvis uncle would drive around Graceland in a three-wheeled golf cart, which had to be charged up every six hours. Has thanked: 296 times. Nichopoulos. Gene worked for Elvis for a number of years and was one of the original Memphis Mafia members, along with Red West & Junior. Seen on safari: Crocodile swings from elephant's tail. At the same time, much of the lore of Presleys life has become family history. Later on Elvis told someone and it hurt me a lot, and he knew it. I remember him as a fun-loving guy and he hung around a lot with Elvis until Elvis went into the army. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. Contents 1 Biography 2 With Elvis 3 Later life 4 References Biography [ edit] [12], When Graceland reopened to the public in June of 1982, Smith and his family moved back to Memphis and he took a job at Graceland as tour guide. So when he fell and got concussion, I stayed with him day and night. Smith is frequently cited as one of Elvis' longest and most devoted friends and family members. World's Ugliest Dog contest seeking unalluring canines for 2023 competition. Elvis was on military maneuvers when she came to the hotel where his father and grandfather were staying, but Vernon and Dee hit it off 'from day one,' she said. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Georgia came to the rescue of a dog who fell into a storm drain and ended up stranded about 12 feet underground. We had so many memorable times on the set!! [14] For Joe Esposito, "it was a party like you wouldn't believe. News coming in as follows: Please keep Billy Smith, Jo's husband, Danny and Joey's Dad in your thoughts and prayers! Do you recall any of this & were you lucky enough to see Elvis first play in a kind rock n roll band? Want to listen to your favourite artists and the latest songs? Did you know of this when you were young and were there any family stories of Morning Dove White your gt-gt-gt-gt Grandmother? For that they were often shouted at, abused and belittled by the King when he felt like it. Sonny West was responsible for security at Presley concerts. He did a lot for me and my family in the early years and for my family in the later years. We were told that she was a beautiful woman. I dont know why, Billy says in the video. Some did better than others, but still we each had a purpose. Some closer than others, but still we stood up for each other no matter what. Can you remember how the city move affected Elvis? "[12] Marty went on to say, "Most of us were not there for the money, we were there because we all cared about Elvis and each other like brothers. 15 distinct works. Several members filled practical roles; for instance, they were employed to work for Presley as bodyguards or on tour logistics and scheduling. Travis was reportedly Gladys' favorite brother. Elvis cared a lot about Daddy, he did. While his wife Jo added: He had a lot of respect for him.. He also had not only one but two facelifts in his lifetime, one in 1957 and the other in 1975. These original Memphis Mafia members at the time the phrase was coined were cousins Sonny West,[7] and Red West, as well as Billy Smith, and Charlie Hodge, among others. Welcome back. It has been speculated that Elvis Presley was forced to fake his death in order to protect himself and his family after allegedly outing some pretty powerful mafia members. I was always close to Elvis even as a young child. After all, Smith is the Kings cousin. Elvis was more understanding, and he wanted someone with him too. l, like most the guys, was in many of his movies as an extra. and a newspaper reporter picked up the story. In their new home city they shared a house, with the Presleys downstairs and the Smiths upstairs. She was generous like Elvis, but she also had a quick temper. Billy Stanley, her son by a previous marriage, called her and said Elvis was offering $5,000 if she would telephone him, she said. Copyright Elvis Information Network 2006. Corral. . Presley's cousin is eight years younger but spent 34 years of his life in the company of the famous singer before he passed away in 1977. Nick Adams and his gang came by the suite all the time, not to mention the eccentric actor Billy Murphy, longtime friend of John Wayne and Robert Mitchum". He hated how wide it was and the way it flared. Elvis tried to see to it that we all worked in his movies. Dee Presley said her telephone conversation with Elvis shortly before his death was the first indication she had that something was seriously wrong with him. As one of Elvis' closest confidants and a blood relative, Smith has been described as a "wonderful asset to the Elvis Presley fans worldwide."[13]. Check us out on facebook at. "[12] "They all had jobs to do so that Elvis could do his and as far as being there for the money, that's laughable because there really wasn't much in that area to be there for. Billy shared: Elvis had a lot of confidence in him, so kept him on. After Elvis died, Smith and his wife Jo moved to Mississippi to be closer to her family. Can you imagine how we felt living in a place like that? . Billy lives in Mississippi & is still working as a machine specialist in a steel manufacturing company. [citation needed], When Parker informed Elvis that the Wests were writing a "tell-all book" about Elvis, which included the disclosure of Elvis' addiction to prescribed pain medications, he was furious as well as "hurt". However, the best sources for information about Elvis Presley are the people who knew him while he was alive. He seems to remember his importance more than some of the other guys remember it. It is quite a stretch, but imagine if it were true. [4], In high school, Smith was a wide receiver on the football team. Isaid, hello and she said, Linda. I said, hey, she said, Its Lisa. I said, I know who this is, you little goobernickel. It was a pet name Elvis and I had for her, Thompson explained, according to aExpress.co.ukreport. EIN: Do you remember when Elvis started complaining about the quality of his movies going downhill? I know now he was trying to tell me something -- it was a most touching goodbye.'. [1], Smith has given numerous interviews for a range of media that have covered Elvis. Many people were employed with the group through the years but some of the more prominent members were Joe Esposito, Lamar Fike, Alan Fortas, Marty Lacker, Billy Smith, Richard Davis, Red West, Sonny West, Dave Hebler, Al Strada, Dr. Nick, Larry Geller, Charlie Hodge, Jerry Schilling, Sam Thompson and Gene Smith. Click on the topic that interests you to follow it. Dark skin, dark eyes, and high cheeks. More info. "Some of the Memphis Mafia would buy up to $15,000 worth of fireworks in today's money, including skyrockets, baby giants, firecrackers, and chasers, which moved rapidly and unpredictably until they exploded. Billy: I was always close to Elvis, but I was his family. Billy Smith grew up with The King and knew him before he was famous. When Elvis bought Graceland Billys family also moved in and his father Travis worked for Elvis as Chief guard. But, he has a sharp memory. Billy Smith. EIN regularly gets asked questions relating to Billy Smith & his life with Elvis, so we sincerely thank him for taking time out of his busy life for this long interview. I remember once Elvis took us shopping and brought us a complete wardrobe shortly after we moved to Graceland. The first expos book, Elvis: What Happened?, appeared in 1977 shortly before Elvis's death. They stated they hoped their book would "shock" Elvis into seeking medical care away from the physicians who were complicit in prescribing Elvis large amounts of prescription medications and fully resting and becoming "clean" off of these prescribed drugs. He was amazed at some of his findings, and he made sure that we all were aware of them. book. . Billy Smith was Elvis' first cousin, the son of Gladys Presley's oldest brother. Kalendar Calendario Calendrier.1, Al View Calendar 2022: Landscape view, USA United States of America Noncontiguous State Nature. I know that Elvis loved Colonel, but he also had resentment toward him for holding him back on certain things that he really wanted to do. But he knew it from memory, and we went over it several times so I could memorize it. 'I called and said, 'Elvis, what in the world is wrong?' When Elvis bought Graceland Billy's family also moved in and his father Travis worked for Elvis as Chief guard. I missed a few due to sickness in my family. Billy Smith: I do remember him singing a lot for the family and different ones. He liked his guys around him. Since the late 1970s, some former members of the Memphis Mafia have written books on Elvis. Red West was one of Presley's earliest friends from their school days, his first bodyguard which he would remain until the last year of Presley's life, and in 1954 had acted as a driver for Elvis, Scotty Moore, and Bill Black when they first toured the American South performing as the "Blue Moon Boys." [18] Esposito and Lacker were Presley's best men at his wedding. Photo right - Actor Jack Elam, a regular bad guy actor in westerns of the 1950s and 1960s including Gunfight at the O.K. "[20] Gerald Marzorati says that Elvis "couldn't go anywhere else without a phalanx of boyhood friends. Travis' son Billy Smith, Elvis' cousin who was a Memphis Mafia member, shared the story of his father in the latest YouTube episode of Memphis Mafia Kid. ", (Mark Feeney on the 'Elvis meets Nixon' meeting), "especially in the South, they talk about Elvis and Jesus in the same breath", "The image is one thing and the human being is anotherit's very hard to live up to an image", (Elvis Presley, Madison Square Garden press conference, 1972), "Elvis was a major hero of mine. See if your friends have read any of Billy Smith's books. The wives also continued to go back and forth after Priscilla was gone. How did it come about? But, we couldn't make a big deal about it in front of Elvis. Now it was a known fact among the guys that Elvis couldn't keep a secret, but if it was really important, he did. He deserved to have peace of mind. This so-called Bodyguard book came from the West cousins and Dave Hebler, fired by Presley's father. Billy Smith. The interesting part will not be the cartoon itself, but the fact that the Elvis character is working undercover as a government spy. The King then kept his uncle on his payroll up until his death and then kept Travis wife on the payroll too for the rest of her life. As the years went on, Smith then lived with his wife, Jo, on the same grounds. This entourage included first cousins and several of Presley's friends from his boyhood in a poor Memphis housing project plus junior and senior high school friends and early employees from Memphis such as Alan Fortas, nephew of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas. Seven sheep escape from New Jersey slaughterhouse, find new sanctuary home. I remember them cutting pasteboard to put in their shoes to cover the holes. He had a pretty good bump on the back of his head. [6][7], At one point, Elvis wanted to speak to President Jimmy Carter about getting George Klein out of some legal trouble. Do you still see him or have any contact? Recently, Billy Smith opened up about what it was like watching Elvis Presley work in the studio back in 1958. Elvis had a hard time hiding it if something was bothering him. We had to eat turnip greens for a month. Elvis Aaron Presley : Revelations from the Memphis Mafia, The Blue Correspondence, Everton Season 1889 - 1890, The Blue Correspondence, Everton Season 1888-89. He said how his father worked for the Precision Tool Company in Memphis and bought a 1951 Chevrolet, which he let Elvis take his driving test in. He always told me that he loved me. They were not allowed to take the trailer that Elvis had purchased for them that they had lived in on the Graceland property. The Beatles were excited about meeting him, but when they first got there they were a little quiet and were just kind of feeling him out. Smith said, I feel like so many of Elvis fans know exactly what Im talking about. If he had to try to nail it down, he said, I think he put his heart and soul into every song he recorded, good or bad.. However, he cant put his finger on what the X factor was, to this day. She said, Yes he is, yes he is. Alanna Nash, Billy Smith, Marty Lacker. He would wear a shirt with an E and a P emblazoned on each side of his chest as a uniform, accompanied by a cap and dark blue trousers. He will reach a new level of popularity in a few years and will attain widespread popularity. Nevertheless, Elvis' cousin and Memphis Mafia member Billy Smith has shared an insight into the star's lavish bedroom. She says that she "was with him and the guys all the time." All our wives were there. Eight years younger than The King, Billy grew up with his own family in a home in. Can you tell us if this is true? EIN: After Elvis fall & concussion before Clambake, The Colonel demanded that Elvis burn all his spiritual books. From this day forward, our minds, our souls, This first referred to their image, as they usually cruised the city in black mohair suits and dark sunglasses. So he decided to have it trimmed down and thats what they didwhich made him lookgod! Billy and Jo say they dont know exactly why theyve lost contact with the Presleys. Supposedly some of his characteristics were due to Cherokee Indian being in your side of the family. So did Junior! Smith claims that Elvis was always hardest on himself when it came to how he looked, adding that if Elvis thought it would make him better, he did it. Idaho man breaks world record for fire sword throws and catches. Smith was part of The King's Memphis Mafia entourage for decades. He loved Elvis, and Elvis provided for him. When Billy was old enough he started working with the Memphis Mafia team. She also travels with Elvis impersonator Elvis Wade and introduces him when he performs. In two separate interviews, Billy Smith and Marty Lacker each spoke of the faking of Elvis' death.once regarding Elvis' plan to do so and once recounting that it was actually done. So down to earth. From an outsiders view she often appears sad, as she has that particular look in the photos after Elvis became famous. Even though the famous couple broke up 8 months before Elvis Presley passed, Thompson stayed close to his nine-year-old daughter, Lisa Marie. Dee and Vernon Presley remained friends after their divorce, she said, and might have gotten back together someday if he had not died in 1979. Smith recalls that the legendary entertainer had some major issues with how his nose looked. Billy Smith is known for Elvis (1979), Elvis: Tortured Soul (2022) and Elvis: The Final Hours (2018). Refresh and try again. I don't know where it came from or if Elvis just made it up. All the guys in our group were extremely close. So when we moved into Graceland Vernon asked my daddy to be the head gate guard, just as hed been at Elvis house on Audubon Drive. This article "Billy Smith (Memphis Mafia)" is from Wikipedia. Our grandfather was a handsome man. "Elvis always tried to improve his looks." Billy also mentions that Elvis also had caps on his teeth and facial blemishes removed. We took our kids with us so it made it a lot better. After all, there are several books and documentaries out there that detail large portions of his life and exploits. They wrote about Presley's years of prescription drug abuse which eventually led to his death. Presley had the tail of his private jet painted with the initials "TCB" and a lightning bolt and gave away gold and diamond chain necklaces with TCB (and TLC) logos as gifts. Express. However, in reality, even if Elvis Presley did allegedly fake his own death in 1977, today, he would be a very old man, so the odds are that even so, he most likely would not be alive today. Elvis always took great pride in his hair. Billy: My father Travis was the first Gate Guard that Elvis had. I was little, and I was trying to get some bananas out that the man from the fruit stand had thrown away. Along with his wife Jo, he and their two sons lived in a trailer in the back yard. Sonc Coloring Book: 100+ Sonc Coloring Pages for Boys, Girls, Kids, Ages 4-8, Ages 8-12, Adults to Relax and Have Fun, Great Gift Idea for Sonc Fans! Over the years, there have been many rumors that have circulated about Presley, one in particular that he also had webbed toes. "[3], Among "the first to live, travel and play with Elvis" were cousins Red West and Sonny West,[4] as well as Billy Smith (who was with Elvis from the start to the end and the only original member still with Elvis after 1976), Charlie Hodge, Mevlana Hezri, and Joe Esposito. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Nobody checked on him.. "[11] noted Buzz Cason. Calendar planner 2022-2023. "Elvis's idea of an exciting game was that it should be as dangerous as possible", such as the game that involved fireworks. Red West, Sonny West, and Elvis himself felt betrayed, and all parties were reportedly upset over the firings. Billy: I don't know about Joe being paid by Colonel. Dictionary.com adds 'hellscape,' 'woke' and 311 other new terms. Billy's family also went with the Presleys when they first moved to Memphis. New Elvis projects will include Hound dog treats for dogs and a Netflix original series in 2021. Go to the lounges, see Fats Domino, Della Reese, Jackie Wilson, the Four Aces, the Dominoes all the old acts. And, whenever we were able, we always went to see him, especially local. [citation needed], Elvis' expenses were increasing at an alarming rate, and there were complaints and threats of lawsuits about the manner in which the Wests interacted with fans. They were a big family and Elvis lived in a "milieu of a protective brotherhood. Some use of "" in your query was not closed by a matching "". . They were true family and were in Elvis company to the very final day. Presley faced repeated threats of physical violence from outraged moral extremists and death threats from fanatics, as would later happen when he performed in Las Vegas. Joe could tolerate Colonel better than some of the others. She adored him. (by Alfred Wertheimer). https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elvis-presley-on-set-you-wont-ask-elvis-anything-too-deep-69906/. When asked about the stories, Smith revealed he was not too sure about that one. For Vernon the book was proof of his long-held distrust and dislike not just of those three but of the whole of the Memphis Mafia "[11] Even George Klein, who chastised and shunned other members of the group for writing books about Elvis, ended up writing a book as well. He went to great lengths to make sure that it was kept a jet black color at all times, making his blue eyes stand out. Another was his father Vernons sister Aunt Delta, who was widowed and actually lived at the mansion until her death in 1993, over a decade after tours began. That was a lot different and I remember that it took a while for everyone to get jobs, and one of my daddy's cousins stole all the money we had, and my daddy's new socks. He had a thirst to learn new things. Elvis Presley gave a lot of thought and time into obtaining what he considered his perfect look throughout his short-lived life. Find your friends on Facebook. I guess they dont like us, I dont know, youd have to ask them. In the years leading up to his purchase of the ranch, Elvis' schedule was heavily focused on film; he starred in 21 feature films released between 1960 and 1967. . Click here for Part Two: Billy talks about Elvis' Girls, Elvis' Final Years, his relationship with EPE, 'Elvis By The Presleys' and more. Additionally, many of them are more than willing to share a little Elvis knowledge with the public. And was late for work many times. He was, and is supreme", "I wasn't just a fan, I was his brotherthere'll never be another like that soul brother", "There were rock 'n' roll records before Heartbreak Hotel, but this was the one that didn't just open the doorit literally blasted the door off its rusted, rotten, anachronistic hinges. He also tried to distance you all from Elvis by making Joe Esposito head foreman. Billys family also went with the Presleys when they first moved to Memphis. We promised each other. This is [Elvis at home] with his cousin, Billy Smith (left), who's still alive, and Bobby Smith (right), who committed suicide. Please share his story with us. He said it would teach him a lesson. Billy: Well it's true that my father, Travis, went to the penitentiary with Vernon, but Vernon got out of prison a few months before my father because of good behavior. There were often rumors of Elvis undergoing cosmetic surgery like facelifts and dying his hair. The festival takes place in Tupelo, Mississippi where both Elvis and Billy were born. Eight Rare Photos Of Elvis Presley When He Was Serving In The Army, Writing Lines Exploring The Tedious Yet Creative Punishment, Why It Is So Unusual To Find An Original Bob Ross Painting. "Billy Smith, Elvis' cousin and Memphis Mafia member talks candidly to EIN", "LAMAR FIKE DIES AGED 75 (Member of Elvis Presley's entourage, the Memphis Mafia)", article "Billy Smith (Memphis Mafia)" is from Wikipedia, https://en.everybodywiki.com/index.php?title=Billy_Smith_(Memphis_Mafia)&oldid=1915493, Pages using citations with accessdate and no URL, Portal templates with all redlinked portals. [9] When Elvis died, Smith was a pallbearer at Elvis' funeral, along with Joe Esposito, Charlie Hodge, Lamar Fike and George C. GIFTS, Decor for Classroom, 18 monthly. Not allowed to take the trailer that Elvis had purchased for them that they were true team... 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