When The King became famous in 1956, the family had moved to Audubon Drive where they asked Travis to be a guard out front. Elvis was always my hero. [2] When Smith was five in November of 1948, his family moved along with the Presley family from Tupelo, Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee. Did Elvis ever comment to you about the terrible movie-songs - or did you see his bad reactions for yourself? Do you remember Elvis singing to you or the family before he became famous? 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. Billy: My father Travis was the first Gate Guard that Elvis had. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. He was sullen and disturbed because of what had happened to him when he was in the army in Korea. This seems more than a coincidence as back in 1957 he was also involved in an incident involving $1000 bills. See Photos. Thats it. Smith recalls that the legendary entertainer had some major issues with how his nose looked. Later on Elvis told someone and it hurt me a lot, and he knew it. Photo above - Junior Smith in New York with Elvis & his date. Billy Smith was interviewed by Piers Beagley for EIN, January 2006. Before I write one more word, I want it clearly understood that after the interview in the British The first expos book, Elvis: What Happened?, appeared in 1977 shortly before Elvis's death. Both Elvis and his cousin were born in Tupelo, Mississippi before their families later moved to Memphis, Tennessee. After Elvis died, Smith and his wife Jo moved to Mississippi to be closer to her family. He was the only member of the Memphis Mafia to last from beginning to end of the group. 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. Log In. Along with his wife Jo, he and their two sons lived in a trailer in the back yard. Elvis and the Memphis Mafia. Billy was 8 years younger than Elvis and grew up with him in Tupelo. 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. We have spent days in his room reading and studying. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. Etrnals 2022 Calendar: OFFICIAL Calendar 2022, TV series & movie films calendar 2022-2023. "[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. 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. . A crocodile fights an elephant only to realize it may have bitten off more than it can chew. (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. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Then during the touring we were together all the time. [18] Esposito and Lacker were Presley's best men at his wedding. "[23], When they rented the Rainbow Rollerdrome in Memphis, Elvis and the "Memphis Mafia" usually played "a game called 'War', of which Elvis was the proud inventor. . "[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. Nevertheless, Elvis' cousin and Memphis Mafia member Billy Smith has shared an insight into the star's lavish bedroom. For that they were often shouted at, abused and belittled by the King when he felt like it. 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. Elvis and Aunt Gladys had a very quick temper, and I have seen the bad side of both when they were mad or upset. Billy's family also went with the Presleys when they first moved to Memphis. But, he never criticized other religions either. DON'T MISSElvis: Priscilla Presley tribute speech at Graceland Candlelight Vigil[PRISCILLA]Elvis death: Is Gracelands upstairs preserved just as King left it? "[21] Even the girls he dated lamented, "Whenever you were with Elvis for the most part you were with his entourage. 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. They speculated that Elvis has done facelifts and also dyed his hair to look younger and more charming. Elvis and Vernon knew how far to push. EIN: Did you ever visit the studios for Elvis recording sessions? Our grandfather was a handsome man. Contents 1 Biography 2 With Elvis 3 Later life 4 References Biography [ edit] 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. Since the emphasis was on large and potentially lethal fireworks, everyone had to wear air force jump-suits plus gloves, helmets, and goggles. And it was in 1967 that Elvis suggested they make a personal pledge between the two of them. Supposedly some of his characteristics were due to Cherokee Indian being in your side of the family. We were in the den when Elvis came out and said to us, "I fell and hit my head. He had a thirst to learn new things. Smith is frequently cited as one of Elvis' longest and most devoted friends and family members. Billy: I don't know about Joe being paid by Colonel. He left behind an undying legacy. This page was last edited on 16 March 2015, at 17:35. But, he has a sharp memory. But, he has a sharp memory. I'm in terrible pain.' 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At the time I knew he was pissed at Colonel about something, but he never said what it was. I lived on Circle G ranch at that time, when we were not in Los Angeles. 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. Dedicated Presley fans are well aware of the controversy that has surrounded Presley's death from day one. He liked real dramatic things", (Marty Lacker in 'Elvis and the Memphis Mafia'), "If life was fair, Elvis would be alive and all the impersonators would be dead". Blasting SA, IDI CHE-247.845.224, Via Carlo Frasca, 3 - 6900 Lugano (Switzerland) I know now he was trying to tell me something -- it was a most touching goodbye.'. Billy's family also went with the Presleys when they first moved to Memphis. She was always laughing & carrying on. We took our kids with us so it made it a lot better. Charlie Hodge harmonized with Elvis, played background acoustic guitar, and gave him scarves and beverages during concerts, as well as being responsible for inspecting each stage layout before the concert. As far as I know, that didn't happen. 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. EIN: What can you tell us of your Aunt Gladys? Smith was part of The King's Memphis Mafia entourage for decades. Billy: Elvis loved to read. People said that he uses cosmetic surgery to improve his appearance and look his best. Smith spent most of that year with Elvis, even when Elvis had begun pushing others away. 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]. "[11] noted Buzz Cason. Gene worked for Elvis for a number of years and was one of the original Memphis Mafia members, along with Red West & Junior. He seems to remember his importance more than some of the other guys remember it. Elvis and Gene even worked together at Precision Tool. 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. He was Junior's brother. Gene died a few years ago. To get inside you need no key. 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. 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. Our hearts will intertwine.". ", "Absolute id crashed into absolute superegoas the uptightset man in America shook hands with just about the loosest. 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. Even though the famous couple broke up 8 months before Elvis Presley passed, Thompson stayed close to his nine-year-old daughter, Lisa Marie. Billy was Elvis' cousin and the closest guy to him! 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 ! 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 hated how wide it was and the way it flared. 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. 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. 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". 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.". "Elvis was surrounded by the first wave of what would become known as the Memphis Mafia." For we who know, know it well, People named Billy Smith. TV Shows. Then, when the King would take a break, Billy would go get him water. That was the very first I knew how upset Elvis was. Elvis was well known for his incredible generosity and had other extended family members come and live at Graceland with him. His cousin, Billy Smith, has revealed the truth behind those ongoing rumors. It was then that Billy Smith realized that there was something different and amazing about Elvis Presley. EIN: Can you tell us a little about Junior Smith your other cousin? Elvis preferred men around him who were loyal, trustworthy and deferential. The Memphis Mafia members themselves say on their website that Elvis liked the name and it stuck. This article "Billy Smith (Memphis Mafia)" is from Wikipedia. He craved the attention of someone who adored him without the threat of sexual pressure, much as a mother would." See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Check us out on facebook at. [1] Contents 1 Playing career Billy Smith is one of those great sources of Elvis Presley information. 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. He always looked after me, and I always wanted to be with him. Each man had specific duties. Most of all, Elvis was concerned his daughter Lisa Marie, would be adversely affected by the contents of the book. See if your friends have read any of Billy Smith's books. He always told me that he loved me. When Elvis bought Graceland Billys family also moved in and his father Travis worked for Elvis as Chief guard. Some closer than others, but still we stood up for each other no matter what. Billy: Aunt Gladys was a good person. See Photos. Billy: With Elvis, all the movies were fun. In 2017 Smith was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history. Billy Smith was Elvis' first cousin, the son of Gladys Presley's oldest brother. Eight years younger than The King, Billy grew up with his own family in a home in. Larry was his hair dresser. 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. However, many of the people who were close to him are still here. She says that she "was with him and the guys all the time." Elvis was more understanding, and he wanted someone with him too. He had to get in the studio and cut a few singles while he was home. Related articles Elvis. Once married he & his wife Jo lived behind the main Graceland house except for a few years when Billy worked on the railroad. . Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Dictionary.com is adding 313 new terms and 130 new definitions to keep up with the ever-changing modern lexicon. He was there with the rest of the Memphis Mafia when Presley was at his peak. We grew up around him and moved to Graceland as young teenagers. He was my hero. 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. In fact, Billy and his wife Jo lived on the grounds of Graceland behind the main house for years. Very early on I remember once when Elvis pulled me out of a garbage can! Elvis enjoyed the Self Realization Park. See Photos. He also tried to distance you all from Elvis by making Joe Esposito head foreman. The series is co-created by Priscilla Presley. 'It was love at first sight,' she said in an interview. These two interviews were done years apart. I fell in head first. We had to eat turnip greens for a month. 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. Billy Smith (ice hockey) William John Smith (born December 12, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. In the early days no wives were allowed to go, but then, when Priscilla started to go back and forth, so did the wives. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. 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! EIN: Few fans know the story of your uncle, Tracy Smith. The most publicized fallout came when Vernon Presley fired Elvis' longtime friends Red West and Sonny West on July 13, 1976. However, the distance didnt change what he was seeing. Joe Esposito served as Elvis' chief road manager and personal aide for 17 years. When Presley was rushed to the hospital, Billy Smith and his wife were the first to know. Menu. 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.. 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. But Elvis never confirmed them. [9], Rolling Stone journalist William Otterburn-Hall describes the men as close around the star "like a football scrum after a loose ball". Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Authorities in Maine said one bison remained on the loose Tuesday after three of the animals were seen running loose on a road Monday. Nobody checked on him.. As the years went on, Smith then lived with his wife, Jo, on the same grounds. "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. He said they were all just alike, basically. Did you ever see the bad side of this? He hated how wide it was and the way it flared. After learning that his mother, Gladys, had died, she said she decided to call Elvis and express her sympathy. 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. (We can only hope the publisher may one day see fit to release a second volume!) EIN: What about your brother Bobby, he died way too young as well? EIN: What are your chief memories of the times working on the movies? They wrote about Presley's years of prescription drug abuse which eventually led to his death. EIN: Elvis obviously had a quick temper. When he was sick, I usually stayed with him. I actually remember her as an outgoing and fun loving person. [25] Elvis had "even offered the publishers money not to go ahead with it. l, like most the guys, was in many of his movies as an extra. To date, numerous reports say fans believe that Elvis Presley did not die in 1977, but was placed in witness protection. ", "History has him as this good old country boy, Elvis is about as country as Bono! [1], Smith has given numerous interviews for a range of media that have covered Elvis. All the crew loved him, and they were always so nice to his boys (us). 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. . Elvis saw me as he passed and pulled me out! [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 "". Their requests to speak directly to Elvis about their employment termination and the nominal severance pay were not granted. As I place my hand upon your heart, I remember him as a fun-loving guy and he hung around a lot with Elvis until Elvis went into the army. Billy Smith tells all on rumors about Elvis Presley Elvis Presley / Keystone/Stringer In 1957, The King bought Graceland and moved his family onto the gated property where Travis was the first guard. Elvis Presley gave a lot of thought and time into obtaining what he considered his perfect look throughout his short-lived life. Moreover, when approached by Vanity Fair, several Elvis experts attested to its seeming. More info. 'I called and said, 'Elvis, what in the world is wrong?' In these cases Presley paid salaries, but most lived off fringe benefits such as gifts, cars, houses and bonuses. Billy: Well for one thing, we had inside plumbing! Some did better than others, but still we each had a purpose. 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. You can hear in his tone, in his measured responses, that he adored Elvis. and a newspaper reporter picked up the story. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elvis-presley-on-set-you-wont-ask-elvis-anything-too-deep-69906/. He had gotten a quick acetate cut, which . Joined: Mon Feb 02, 2015 1:57 pm. book. After all, Smith is the King's cousin. Incredible as it sounds that after more than four decades since his passing that details surrounding Elvis Presley are still one of the most sought after and popular topics. 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. So he decided to have it trimmed down and thats what they didwhich made him lookgod! He decided to prove to me that it would never happen again, and that's how the pledge came about. [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. We havent been in contact with any of them, Jo adds. He was there with the rest of the Memphis Mafia when Presley was at his peak. Top. Elvis Presley died Aug. 16, 1977. 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. Billy shared: Elvis had a lot of confidence in him, so kept him on. He lived with us in that house behind Graceland. How did it come about? He was more upset and mad over the socks. He said he would see me on his next tour. She was generous like Elvis, but she also had a quick temper. Moreover, it fulfills our commitment to. Since the late 1970s, some former members of the Memphis Mafia have written books on Elvis. To find out in detail which cookies we use on the site, read our. Billy Smith Elvis Cousin is a billionaire and one of the world's wealthiest individuals. Refresh and try again. This first referred to their image, as they usually cruised the city in black mohair suits and dark sunglasses. Billy with Elvis before leaving for Germany & the army in 1958. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. He said that he stood there gawking at Elvis Presley while he played and sang in Studio B. "[20] Gerald Marzorati says that Elvis "couldn't go anywhere else without a phalanx of boyhood friends. 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? Please share his story with us. Only Billy and Jerry are still around from those in th. Billy: Gene was Elvis' first cousin. She was always close to her family, but Elvis was her heart. Idaho man breaks world record for fire sword throws and catches. Click here for Part Two: Billy talks about Elvis' Girls, Elvis' Final Years, his relationship with EPE, 'Elvis By The Presleys' and more. Actually no, we dont. Billy: He did practice, but it was at the studio. 1034 Auburn Drive, Memphis. They drove bumper cars in Las Vegas Valley, rode horses in California and hung out at Graceland. So did Junior! 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. Sounds like that urban legend has yet to be confirmed or denied! We'd stay there and never sleep, we were all taking pills just so we could keep up with each other. EIN: Elvis was a gorgeous looking man. "For the first time in his life, he had a group of male friends to pal around with, and he relished being the leader of the pack. Elvis Cousin Billy Smith and his . EIN: After Elvis fall & concussion before Clambake, The Colonel demanded that Elvis burn all his spiritual books. His stepmother made her comments as a week-long observance of the 10th anniversary of Presley's death got under way in Memphis. or. What was that night like for you and why didnt you run a tape recording of it?! But stranger things have happened. Billy also tackles the rumor that Elvis had webbed toes. 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