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. we were family. In fact, Billy and his wife Jo lived on the grounds of Graceland behind the main house for years. They wrote about Presley's years of prescription drug abuse which eventually led to his death. Among Memphis natives, he was most known for renting out the entire Memphis amusement park Libertyland in order to ride his favorite roller coaster the Zippin Pippin. . Go to a different show every night, then pick up a bunch of women afterwards, go party the next night. Elvis and his friends got out of the two cars and someone in the crowd yelled, "Who are they, the Mafia?" After all, Smith is the King's cousin. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Billy Smith is one of those great sources of Elvis Presley information. Presleys 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. When Billy was old enough he started working with the Memphis Mafia team. What Elvis serious about changing things? When Elvis bought Graceland Billy's family also moved in and his father Travis worked for Elvis as Chief guard. Countless fans from around the globe have spent hours digging into the deep lore of the Kings life. [5], Smith was one of Elvis' closest friends and confidantes, and the two would talk for hours up in Elvis' bedroom at Graceland, even acting out Monty Python scenes. After some administrative organization, when Carter called Graceland, he asked for Billy Smith as a code that it would be the president calling for Elvis and the two subsequently had a discussion. "[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. I will never forget that night and I know Elvis really liked them. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Movies. Sonny West was responsible for security at Presley concerts. Error rating book. He deserved to have peace of mind. Elviss cousin grew up with him in Tupelo, Mississippi and says that it could be true. Billy says that Elvis likely got them separated since people often take that route. Since then, Dee Presley has worked as a sales clerk in a department store -- a job she described as 'the best therapy in the world -- and now does public relations in Nashville. Smith realized this as he stood slack-jawed watching the King lay down vocals. He also had not only one but two facelifts in his lifetime, one in 1957 and the other in 1975. Additionally, many of them are more than willing to share a little Elvis knowledge with the public. [citation needed], In numerous press conferences concerning Elvis: What Happened?, both of the West cousins stated they wrote the book in part to make Elvis realize that his dependence on prescription medications was (literally) killing him. He wanted stronger roles. l, like most the guys, was in many of his movies as an extra. EIN: Is it true that in 1977 Elvis asked you to become Chief foreman and that he considered getting rid of The Colonel once again and even Joe Esposito? Over the years, the number of members grew and changed, but for the most part there was a core group who spent much time with Presley. He said that he stood there gawking at Elvis Presley while he played and sang in Studio B. The wives also continued to go back and forth after Priscilla was gone. See Photos. Billy says that the first facelift Elvis got wasnt a facelift to him. He says, Elvis did not like the flare in his nose at that time, how wide it was. "[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. Alanna Nash, Billy Smith, Marty Lacker. See Photos. Can you confirm the story? Smith was part of The Kings Memphis Mafia entourage for decades. 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. How did it come about? But if so, he would not have been surprised to hear if Presley had them surgically separated. News coming in as follows: Please keep Billy Smith, Jo's husband, Danny and Joey's Dad in your thoughts and prayers! There, he shares some of those stories with the public. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. No, hes not, Thompson continued. "[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. And, in the early days, they lived with him. He loved the power of the big voices. Recently, Billy Smith opened up about what it was like watching Elvis Presley work in the studio back in 1958. . EIN: What about your brother Bobby, he died way too young as well? Now it was a known fact among the guys that Elvis couldn't keep a secret, but if it was really important, he did. Smith was part of The King's Memphis Mafia entourage for decades. They were a big family and Elvis lived in a "milieu of a protective brotherhood. It was a good meeting. And Elvis trusted him. 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. 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[8], In the last year of Elvis' life, he became more reclusive and withdrawn, along with abusing medications. 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. This article "Billy Smith (Memphis Mafia)" is from Wikipedia. Junior looked like the actor Jack Elam. He had the intelligence of a twelve year old but he was a kind man. Billy Smith also claims that Elvis underwent two face life procedures, the first one being in 1957, and the second in 1975 just two years before his untimely death on August 16, 1977. ", "If you're an Elvis fan, no explanation is necessary; If you're not an Elvis fan, no explanation is possible. 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. With Elvis' cousin Billy Smith also in the hospital room, the elder Presley lashed out at his already reeling son, blaming him for the heart attack and shouting, "I can thank you for this.". (which was first published on July 12, 1977), he worried that his reputation would be adversely affected. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. 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. Find your friends on Facebook. Tel: We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize contents and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. In 1957, The King bought Graceland and moved his family onto the gated property where Travis was the first guard. Most of all, Elvis was concerned his daughter Lisa Marie, would be adversely affected by the contents of the book. New Elvis projects will include Hound dog treats for dogs and a Netflix original series in 2021. I talked to Elvis about hiring Jerry. Billy Smith. We also share some information about the way you use our site with our partners who deal with web analytics, advertising and social media content: our partners may combine it with other information that you have provided them or that they have collected from the use of their services. I said, What? Billy Smith was an administrative aid to Elvis Presley, as well as Elvis' first cousin and part of the Memphis Mafia. Were they fun or boring as a bystander? [22] According to Presley's cousin Billy Smith, Elvis got into bed with Smith and his wife Jo "many times at Graceland when we would spend the night there in Lisa's room, or on tour in the hotel, and at the trailer on the property at Graceland. We had to eat turnip greens for a month. Elvis and Billy were both born in Tupelo, Mississippi, before their families moved to Memphis, Tennessee. Was he really as lazy as often portrayed - and can you comment on your quote (in the book Elvis & the Memphis Mafia) that "Vernon always wanted more of everything, except responsibility"! The Smith family collection includes a toy car from Elvis's childhood that was given to Billy Smith by Gladys Presley, a pair of lamps purchased by Elvis on one of his shopping sprees for the . They've been married for years. Do you remember Elvis singing to you or the family before he became famous? According to one account,[6] a crowd of people in front of the Riviera Hotel watched as two big black limousines arrived. Uncle Vernon and Daddy looked for jobs and they even wore out the soles of their shoes. It then gets swung around by the elephant until it lets go. She worried a lot, and she was not in good health. He hated how wide it was and the way it flared. Marty Lacker, another aide, also served as Elvis' chief personal aide for several years. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Animal control officers in New Jersey said seven sheep found running loose after an apparent slaughterhouse escape will have a new permanent home at a sanctuary. We lived in a big-white house that was on the property. Has thanked: 296 times. GIFTS, Decor for Classroom, 18 monthly. I don't agree with some of the tales he tells, but Larry was there for a while. In Elvis and the Memphis Mafia it is suggested he was the one who took the "coffin" picture. She also opened up about the devastating phone call relaying his death to her. Enjoy a few stories about Elvis from Billy and Jo Smith. The author also mentions other functions of the guys: "various members of the Memphis Mafia had played vital roles in keeping Elvis' numerous dirty secrets out of the public eye. EIN: Once Elvis bought Graceland you also moved in with your family? https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elvis-presley-on-set-you-wont-ask-elvis-anything-too-deep-69906/. ", "Absolute id crashed into absolute superegoas the uptightset man in America shook hands with just about the loosest. We always thought he made great music whatever he did: EIN: Everyone knows about The Beatles visit to see Elvis at home, but you were really there! All the crew loved him, and they were always so nice to his boys (us). He made it a good time. That broke the ice, and after that, they talked for hours. However, many of the people who were close to him are still here. Want to Read. Marty Lacker was a brutally honest "sounding board" advisor, Jerry Schilling gave advice about what other groups were using for audio equipment etc., and Billy Smith was a "Jack of All Trades". [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. The plot of the series will feature the animated likeness of Elvis, who goes undercover as a government spy. READ MORE:Elvis anniversary: Girlfriend Linda's beautiful new message. They roared with laughter. Currently, Smith runs the Memphis Mafia Kid YouTube channel. EIN: In the mid-sixties Elvis seemed to need a new avenue of exploration or interest. Right: Billy Smith, The Colonel and Elvis all looking jovial in June 1967- about three months after the 'Clambake' incident. Want to listen to your favourite artists and the latest songs? Moreover, when approached by Vanity Fair, several Elvis experts attested to its seeming. 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. Sometimes they would hang out with Sammy Davis, Jr., or check out Bobby Darin at the Cloister. However, he cant put his finger on what the X factor was, to this day. Billy Smith. She was always close to her family, but Elvis was her heart. EIN: There are tales of Joe Esposito being paid by both Elvis and Colonel Parker and that The Col used him to spy on Elvis. Photo above - Junior Smith in New York with Elvis & his date. ", "For a dead man, Elvis Presley is awfully noisy. Elvis and Aunt Gladys had a very quick temper, and I have seen the bad side of both when they were mad or upset. Hes dead. The only thing that brought it to reality was when she said, Hes smothered in the carpet. And when she said that, I just threw the phone because I thought, Ok, hes gone. Calendar planner 2022-2023. 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. Larry was his hair dresser. 'He said, 'Dee, I'm sick. And you place yours on mine. "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. Elvis and the Memphis Mafia. I had so much respect for him. Is he still alive? Some closer than others, but still we stood up for each other no matter what. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. [1], Smith has given numerous interviews for a range of media that have covered Elvis. Billy: Elvis loved to read. Billy: Yes, l remember when he was discouraged about the quality of his movies. Presley said another telephone call years earlier, in 1958, led to her becoming part of the Presley family. He left behind an undying legacy. 1034 Auburn Drive, Memphis. Elvis spoke up and said, "If you guys aren't going to say anything, I'm going to bed." Ukrainian drone crashes 60 miles from Moscow, prompting Putin military order, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses re-election bid, concedes defeat, Couples consider third and fourth partners in 'Seeking Brother Husband' coming soon to TLC, Musician Ben Kweller announces death of 16-year-old son. 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. The annual Elvis Presley Tupelo Festival went ahead as planned this year after taking last year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He said it would teach him a lesson. Elvis was well known for his incredible generosity and had other extended family members come and live at Graceland with him. They were true family and were in Elvis company to the very final day. While there is no living person that has spent more time with Elvis, Billy and Jo say they have no contact with Priscilla, Lisa Marie, or any other member of the Presley family. Billy Smith grew up with The King and knew him before he was famous. He decided to prove to me that it would never happen again, and that's how the pledge came about. (EIN Note Billys full story about The Pledge is also featured in the book Elvis & the Memphis Mafia) Billy is in the far left of this photo. And, the singer bought 'truckloads' of toys for her sons. He thought it made him look better and that he needed it, Billy reveals. But he knew it from memory, and we went over it several times so I could memorize it. 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. His former wife weeps when she talks about the deaths of her stepson and his father. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two weeks before his death, a sobbing Elvis Presley told his stepmother, 'I'm in terrible pain' -- a cry for help Dee Presley says will haunt her until she dies. Since the late 1970s, some former members of the Memphis Mafia have written books on Elvis. Smith spent most of that year with Elvis, even when Elvis had begun pushing others away. I usually went to the hospital and stayed with him there. Colonel tried to get rid of some of the guys but it didn't really have any effect on me. EIN: After Elvis got back from the army and you married your wife Jo, how did you balance your months in Hollywood with your relationship back home? Corral. Priscilla Presley said these employees were paid an average of $250 per week during the 1960s, which rose to $425 per week in the 1970s, however one pay stub does exist that showed a weekly pay of only $35 for the '63-65 era. But, he has a sharp memory. Eight years younger than The King, Billy grew up with his own family in a home in. 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.. He was my hero. Related articles Elvis. So when he fell and got concussion, I stayed with him day and night. Kalendar Calendario Calendrier.1, Al View Calendar 2022: Landscape view, USA United States of America Noncontiguous State Nature. Unfortunately, it never came to pass. 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. And he loved big orchestras. Elvis always took great pride in his hair. or. "There wasn't a crowd then, just a few guys," and she emphasizes that she "had nothing to do with being a yes man for him and obviously he trusted me. Billy: Yes, Billy Mann was the one who took the picture in the coffin. But The Colonel tried to get information out of us all. I guess they dont like us, I dont know, youd have to ask them. When Elvis bought Graceland Billy's family also moved in and his father Travis worked for Elvis as Chief guard. Some members of this inner circle became close friends who served as replacements for the normal everyday friendships Presley's fame would not allow. Billy Smith was Elvis' first cousin, the son of Gladys Presley's oldest brother. From an outsiders view she often appears sad, as she has that particular look in the photos after Elvis became famous. EIN: Did you always travel with Elvis to film the movies? We promised each other. Billy was 8 years younger than Elvis and grew up with him in Tupelo. When he was sick, I usually stayed with him. Aunt Lavelle and Uncle Tracy looked like their Daddy . We had so many memorable times on the set!! [citation needed], Elvis Presley reportedly spent days and nights with his friends and employees from the Memphis Mafia. "[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. All the guys in our group were extremely close. 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. Did Elvis comment or realise that he was back making great music again, or didnt his feelings turn around until the American Studios sessions? Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. We'd stay there and never sleep, we were all taking pills just so we could keep up with each other. Jul 10, 2019 - 206 Likes, 7 Comments - elvis aaron presley (@forever.presley) on Instagram: "Elvis's first cousin, Billy Smith with his wife, Jo Smith. 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