EIN: Did you always travel with Elvis to film the movies? . With Barbara Hearn listening to playback. When Presley was rushed to the hospital, Billy Smith and his wife were the first to know. 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. However, he was just a boy at the time. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 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? Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A Michigan woman said a Powerball ticket found forgotten in the pocket of her husband's coat turned out to be a $1 million winner. See Photos. EIN: What about Gene Smith, he seemed to come & go within the group? Powerball ticket forgotten in coat pocket turns out to be $1 million winner. 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. Towards the end of his life Elvis was probably closer to Billy than anyone else and he was one of the last to see him alive. They roared with laughter. She was always laughing & carrying on. He always told me that he loved me. Is it true that your father also went to the penitentiary but that Elvis grand-father bailed Travis out & left Vernon in jail? In Elvis and the Memphis Mafia it is suggested he was the one who took the "coffin" picture. . He's in a lot of those Alfred Wertheimer photos from Elvis trip to New York. July 4, 1956. One family member of Elvis Presley has revealed just how much work and how far the King of Rock and Roll went to make sure he looked his best. producing.no propelling, an unstoppable, fundamental and primordial shift in not only musical, but social, political and cultural history", "Elvis, the musician, is largely a relic belonging to the baby boomer generationElvis, the icon, is arguably one of the most potent symbols of popular culture", "It [rock & roll] was always about Elvis; not just because he was Elvis, but because he was the big star", "If they had let me on white radio stations back then, there never would have been an Elvis", "Elvis loved opera, and he especially liked Mario Lanza. She said, Yes he is, yes he is. For more of these throwback videos, check out our YouTube Channel! But The Colonel tried to get information out of us all. 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. After being in Elvis' employment for two decades, both Red and Sonny were only paid a few weeks' severance pay. Copyright Elvis Information Network 2006. 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. I always loved Elvis very much and would do just about anything to please him and be with him. World's Ugliest Dog contest seeking unalluring canines for 2023 competition. 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. He relates that they were a "friendly bunch" who, when Elvis began to sing just for fun during his interview, followed "suit, singing, clowning, all on their feet". In these cases Presley paid salaries, but most lived off fringe benefits such as gifts, cars, houses and bonuses. He always had a love for music even at very young age. He won four Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders and was the first goalie to be credited with a goal in the NHL. The festival takes place in Tupelo, Mississippi where both Elvis and Billy were born. Billy Smith is one of those great sources of Elvis Presley information. Nor I him. EIN: Elvis was a gorgeous looking man. This is [Elvis at home] with his cousin, Billy Smith (left), who's still alive, and Bobby Smith (right), who committed suicide. According to Alan Fortas, an all-Memphis football halfback who became a bodyguard and part of the Presley entourage, "Elvis needed someone to baby more than he needed a sex partner. 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.. 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. The first expos book, Elvis: What Happened?, appeared in 1977 shortly before Elvis's death. 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. 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. But, why bust his bubble. [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". EIN: In the mid-sixties Elvis seemed to need a new avenue of exploration or interest. EIN: Cousin Billy Mann. About Elvis Presley, Smith said, When Elvis was on stage, somehow he had a way of bringing you into his world. That was also true when he performed in the studio. [2] At that time Judy Spreckels seems to have been the only woman. EIN: After Elvis fall & concussion before Clambake, The Colonel demanded that Elvis burn all his spiritual books. But, we couldn't make a big deal about it in front of Elvis. Joe Esposito handled money and cross referenced the extensive travel arrangements. Our hearts will intertwine.". Aunt Lavelle and Uncle Tracy looked like their Daddy . Billy's family also went with the Presleys when they first moved to Memphis. 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[1] Contents 1 Playing career I missed a few due to sickness in my family. After all, Smith is the Kings cousin. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. "It's just a simple word, you see, Answer (1 of 12): It depends whether or not you count his cousin Billy Smith. This so-called Bodyguard book came from the West cousins and Dave Hebler, fired by Presley's father. He liked his guys around him. Later on Elvis told someone and it hurt me a lot, and he knew it. Joined: Mon Feb 02, 2015 1:57 pm. Travis was illiterate and when fans at Gracelands gates asked him for his autograph he would put them off since he couldnt read or write. They wrote about Presley's years of prescription drug abuse which eventually led to his death. What do you remember of that time and how different was it from life in Tupelo? Jerry still lives in the house in LA that Elvis bought him in 1974 and is still involved in Elvis projects. Check us out on facebook at. He had the intelligence of a twelve year old but he was a kind man. 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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. Each man had specific duties. 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. Only Billy and Jerry are still around from those in th. Billys family also went with the Presleys when they first moved to Memphis. Smith recalls that the legendary entertainer had some major issues with how his nose looked. He said it gave him a peace within, and, if it did, well, that was good. The Memphis Mafia members themselves say on their website that Elvis liked the name and it stuck. Elvis was more understanding, and he wanted someone with him too. (EIN Note The full story about Elvis testing everyones honesty is in the M.M. 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. It was a good meeting. [8], In the last year of Elvis' life, he became more reclusive and withdrawn, along with abusing medications. Junior looked like the actor Jack Elam. The King died in 1977. Elvis tried to see to it that we all worked in his movies. That was the very first I knew how upset Elvis was. But Elvis never confirmed them. Sounds like that urban legend has yet to be confirmed or denied! Go to the lounges, see Fats Domino, Della Reese, Jackie Wilson, the Four Aces, the Dominoes all the old acts. So he decided to have it trimmed down and thats what they didwhich made him lookgod! 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'We're getting ready to do another show,' she said. Find your friends on Facebook. And he loved big orchestras. Smith was part of The Kings Memphis Mafia entourage for decades. That's the same white house that Elvis and I tore down with the bulldozer to make more room to ride the horses. We all loved him and had a job to do. 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. 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. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. blue eyes and lighter skin. Priscilla sketched out the design on note paper; positioning the letters and lightning bolt in various ways before they found what they liked. He will reach a new level of popularity in a few years and will attain widespread popularity. [citation needed], An agreement was not reached, and when Elvis received a copy of the book entitled Elvis: What Happened? 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. He said that he stood there gawking at Elvis Presley while he played and sang in Studio B. Bobby and l were always within a mile or two of Elvis. We had to eat turnip greens for a month. Billy: He did practice, but it was at the studio. . "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. Even though the famous couple broke up 8 months before Elvis Presley passed, Thompson stayed close to his nine-year-old daughter, Lisa Marie. She also travels with Elvis impersonator Elvis Wade and introduces him when he performs. Photo above - Junior Smith in New York with Elvis & his date. or. The couple answered fans questions recently on their YouTube channel Memphis Mafia Kid. But, he has a sharp memory. I will never forget that night and I know Elvis really liked them. Additionally, many of them are more than willing to share a little Elvis knowledge with the public. From this day forward, our minds, our souls, And Elvis trusted him. [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. Most of all, Elvis was concerned his daughter Lisa Marie, would be adversely affected by the contents of the book. Photo right - Actor Jack Elam, a regular bad guy actor in westerns of the 1950s and 1960s including Gunfight at the O.K. 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. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. We lived in a big-white house that was on the property. 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. Billy: I saw Jerry at Richard's (Davis) funeral about two years ago. Sonny West was responsible for security at Presley concerts. Do you recall any of this & were you lucky enough to see Elvis first play in a kind rock n roll band? Elvis Presley left behind more than a massive collection of hits. Please share his story with us. He left behind an undying legacy. Both families were very poor at that time, to the point that the fathers searching for work added cardboard to the soles of their shoes when they wore through. Billy Smith (Billy Smith) Eight years younger, Billy Smith is the star's cousin on his mother's side. Elvis made the rules and decisions when it came to me, and most of the other guys. When she and Vernon returned from their honeymoon, Elvis had redecorated their quarters -- even putting pictures on the walls for her three boys. "Elvis always tried to improve his looks." Billy also mentions that Elvis also had caps on his teeth and facial blemishes removed. Elvis and Gene were close to the same age and were close, especially in the early years. [19] Each Christmas all Presley employees received bonus checks. He lived with us in that house behind Graceland. All the guys in our group were extremely close. [1], Other articles of the topic Elvis Presley:Elvis PresleySome use of "" in your query was not closed by a matching "".Some use of "" in your query was not closed by a matching "". Over the years, there have been many rumors that have circulated about Presley, one in particular that he also had webbed toes. They drove bumper cars in Las Vegas Valley, rode horses in California and hung out at Graceland. When Billy was old enough he started working with the Memphis Mafia team. He was Junior's brother. Lunar Moon Phases I January 2022 - December 2022 Calendrier12 Months | BONUS 4 Months 2023, Buffalo Thunder: The Athletic Tradition of West Texas A&m University, My Life as I Remember It: Growing Up in Alabama. Elvis uncle, who got on well with people, would crowd control the fans and made sure they kept off the neighbours lawns. He also tried to distance you all from Elvis by making Joe Esposito head foreman. At the time I knew he was pissed at Colonel about something, but he never said what it was. Billy: Elvis enjoyed the Nashville "Guitar Man" sessions with Jerry Reed. But his movies made money, and Colonel didn't want to change the format. Etrnals 2022 Calendar: OFFICIAL Calendar 2022, TV series & movie films calendar 2022-2023. 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. [6][7], At one point, Elvis wanted to speak to President Jimmy Carter about getting George Klein out of some legal trouble. We heard stories about Morning Dove, but not that much talk about her. Billy Smith was Elvis' first cousin, the son of Gladys Presley's oldest brother. Dee Presley was married to the famed singer's father, Vernon, from 1960 -- at the height of Elvis's stardom -- until 1974 when they were divorced. You can unsubscribe at any time. There were two teams, and the object of the game was to knock over as many members of the opposing team as possible by any means." Billy: Yes, Elvis was a handsome man. [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. All our wives were there. He did lookout for Elvis' interest and his own. (2002) Live in Las Vegas is a four-disc box set by American singer and musician Elvis Presley, released in July 2001 on RCA Records, catalogue 07863 69354-2. Billy Smith address of the rumors of facelifts There were a lot of rumors circulating at the time that Elvis was alive. Elvis and Gene even worked together at Precision Tool. They were true family and were in Elvis company to the very final day. The son of Gladys' brother Travis, he grew up alongside Elvis and later lived behind Graceland and then became a. Billy: Yes, Billy Mann was the one who took the picture in the coffin. Our grandfather was a handsome man. After all, Smith is the King's cousin. In 1957, The King bought Graceland and moved his family onto the gated property where Travis was the first guard. They were not allowed to take the trailer that Elvis had purchased for them that they had lived in on the Graceland property. EIN: What about your brother Bobby, he died way too young as well? Can you clarify once & for all whether you saw Elvis being obviously racist in anyway? Gene worked for Elvis for a number of years and was one of the original Memphis Mafia members, along with Red West & Junior. Sometimes Tracy would stay down there at the gate with Daddy and pretend he was a gate guard. As I said, everyone had a job to do. He was more upset and mad over the socks. Billy: I was always close to Elvis, but I was his family. Billy Smith is known for Elvis (1979), Elvis: Tortured Soul (2022) and Elvis: The Final Hours (2018). Elvis' Cousin Billy Smith relates a story that Jesse was drunk at the scene and was 'coochy cooing' the stillborn twin until Vernon shouted at his Father exclaiming that the baby was dead ! Tapir briefly escapes enclosure at Florida zoo. Want to listen to your favourite artists and the latest songs? Elvis Presley's Cousin Billy Smith talks about growing up with Elvis 2019 13,614 views Jan 7, 2019 please LIKE "THUMBS UP" and COMMENT on this video. These same fans also believe that Presley is also still alive in 2020 and will one day return to the public eye announcing that he had faked his death, revealing himself to his fans once again. Dog rescued after falling 12 feet into Georgia storm drain. And you place yours on mine. [11] Smith went on to work at the Illinois Central-Gulf Railroad as a maintenance man. She was in Germany where Elvis was stationed in the Army. Travis was the brother of Gladys Presley, Elvis's mother, making Billy and Elvis first cousins. 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.". Billy with Elvis before leaving for Germany & the army in 1958. Smith is frequently cited as one of Elvis' longest and most devoted friends and family members. Billy shared: Elvis had a lot of confidence in him, so kept him on. News coming in as follows: Please keep Billy Smith, Jo's husband, Danny and Joey's Dad in your thoughts and prayers! Billy: Yes, l remember when he was discouraged about the quality of his movies. Billy: With Elvis, all the movies were fun. 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. But Elvis had all kinds of people working for him - black, white, Jews, Italians, Mexicans. 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