It was 1958 and Elvis was on leave from the US Army. 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]. 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See Photos. 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. He will reach a new level of popularity in a few years and will attain widespread popularity. We will keep you updated with the news you shouldnt miss. Episode 77. "Elvis always tried to improve his looks." Billy also mentions that Elvis also had caps on his teeth and facial blemishes removed. And you place yours on mine. But Elvis never confirmed them. Billy Smith is one of those great sources of Elvis Presley information. What was that night like for you and why didnt you run a tape recording of it?! See Photos. Some members of this inner circle became close friends who served as replacements for the normal everyday friendships Presley's fame would not allow. 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. Smith recalls that the legendary entertainer had some major issues with how his nose looked. "[12], The Memphis Mafia had specific jobs. But, he never criticized other religions either. 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Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. I realized I had done the impossible -- called up Elvis. 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." In these cases Presley paid salaries, but most lived off fringe benefits such as gifts, cars, houses and bonuses. 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". Elvis Presley died at the age of just 42-year-old on August 16, 1977 in the upstairs bathroom of Graceland. But, why bust his bubble. I dont know why, Billy says in the video. He took rat poison. I guess they dont like us, I dont know, youd have to ask them. At the very least they have some stories to tell about the legendary rocker. Billy Smith (Billy Smith) Do you recall any of this & were you lucky enough to see Elvis first play in a kind rock n roll band? All the crew loved him, and they were always so nice to his boys (us). 'We're getting ready to do another show,' she said. For example, he would rent an entire movie theater to watch a film. Smith, eight years younger than Elvis, grew up alongside the star in Graceland. Elvis cared a lot about Daddy, he did. While his wife Jo added: He had a lot of respect for him.. Elvis and the Memphis Mafia was originally a monumental 4,000 page oral biography, written after numerous individual and group interviews between Alanna Nash and Memphis Mafia stalwarts, Billy Smith, Marty Lacker and Lamar Fike. When he was sick, I usually stayed with him. Billy: My father Travis was the first Gate Guard that Elvis had. Billy Smith grew up with The King and knew him before he was famous. 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. (We can only hope the publisher may one day see fit to release a second volume!) Elvis Cousin Billy Smith and his Wife Jo talking about August 16, 1977. What Elvis serious about changing things? With Barbara Hearn listening to playback. Even though the famous couple broke up 8 months before Elvis Presley passed, Thompson stayed close to his nine-year-old daughter, Lisa Marie. Thats it. He deserved to have peace of mind. Over the years, there have been many rumors that have circulated about Presley, one in particular that he also had webbed toes. 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. Related articles Elvis. I will never forget that night and I know Elvis really liked them. Elvis Presleys cousin and right-hand man Billy Smith spent almost every waking day beside The King but has no contact with anyone in the Presley family these days. 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. [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. (which was first published on July 12, 1977), he worried that his reputation would be adversely affected. [1], Smith has given numerous interviews for a range of media that have covered Elvis. All our wives were there. A lightning bolt flashed across the sky in front of them, and Elvis took inspiration from it. He also had not only one but two facelifts in his lifetime, one in 1957 and the other in 1975. Billy: With Elvis, all the movies were fun. Billy shared: Elvis had a lot of confidence in him, so kept him on. It was then that Billy Smith realized that there was something different and amazing about Elvis Presley. Elvis spoke up and said, "If you guys aren't going to say anything, I'm going to bed." Reading seemed to have been a major preoccupation of his. Enjoy a few stories about Elvis from Billy and Jo Smith. Express. We promised each other. 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. Those guys were always around". EIN: Elvis obviously had a quick temper. Elvis tried to see to it that we all worked in his movies. While Elvis uncle would drive around Graceland in a three-wheeled golf cart, which had to be charged up every six hours. See if your friends have read any of Billy Smith's books. Were they fun or boring as a bystander? ", (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. He would watch The Student Prince which was set in Heidelberg, over and over again. 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. (by Alfred Wertheimer). Click here for Part Two: Billy talks about Elvis' Girls, Elvis' Final Years, his relationship with EPE, 'Elvis By The Presleys' and more. . Refresh and try again. Billy Smith was an administrative aid to Elvis Presley, as well as Elvis' first cousin and part of the Memphis Mafia. Elvis Presley left behind more than a massive collection of hits. Elvis had a hard time hiding it if something was bothering him. Log In. But if so, he would not have been surprised to hear if Presley had them surgically separated. Blasting News is working with the European Union in the fight against fake news. 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. 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. EIN: What can you tell us of your Aunt Gladys? Billy Smith. 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. ", "For a dead man, Elvis Presley is awfully noisy. However, Presley's enormous wealth allowed him an ability to separate himself from the general public, especially in his home city of Memphis. 1034 Auburn Drive, Memphis. But, we couldn't make a big deal about it in front of Elvis. Elam always looked like he was about to do something really painful to you. His stepmother made her comments as a week-long observance of the 10th anniversary of Presley's death got under way in Memphis. 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. 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." The Beatles came to Elvis' house at 525 Perugia Way in Bel Air, and we all sat around and talked, and they were extremely nice. Elvis' grandfather got my father out of jail and left Vernon there when it first happened. 'I called and said, 'Elvis, what in the world is wrong?' or. After all, Smith is the Kings cousin. Want to listen to your favourite artists and the latest songs? Most of all, Elvis was concerned his daughter Lisa Marie, would be adversely affected by the contents of the book. We were in the den when Elvis came out and said to us, "I fell and hit my head. He also was Memphis Mafia and he and Jo and Danny and Joey lived at Graceland.. He had his expressions and he even had a bad eye like Elam. Photo right - Actor Jack Elam, a regular bad guy actor in westerns of the 1950s and 1960s including Gunfight at the O.K. So, that makes him a wonderful source of information as well as stories about Elvis and the goings-on at Graceland and beyond. This seems more than a coincidence as back in 1957 he was also involved in an incident involving $1000 bills. 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. Elvis made the rules and decisions when it came to me, and most of the other guys. 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. (EIN Note Billys full story about The Pledge is also featured in the book Elvis & the Memphis Mafia) For that they were often shouted at, abused and belittled by the King when he felt like it. Several in our group were close to Elvis at one time or the other. Thompson, a former beauty queen who dated Elvis from July 1972 to late 1976, spoke about her time with Presley at the event. What was his relationship like with Elvis? Gene worked for Elvis for a number of years and was one of the original Memphis Mafia members, along with Red West & Junior. 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.. . The. [2] At that time Judy Spreckels seems to have been the only woman. Travis was the brother of Gladys Presley, Elvis's mother, making Billy and Elvis first cousins. More info. 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. EIN: Once Elvis bought Graceland you also moved in with your family? 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. I actually remember her as an outgoing and fun loving person. Alternatively, fans can go to Graceland and learn volumes about Presley, his life, and his family. 'I could hardly understand him because he was crying,' she said. What do you remember of that time and how different was it from life in Tupelo? Top. Jerry was always nice to me and my family and to my Mother and Daddy, and I will always remember him for that. I had so much respect for him. It is quite a stretch, but imagine if it were true. Had Elvis used a trained financial supervisor who knew how to invest then he wouldnt have had to work so hard in his final years. He said it would teach him a lesson. 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. "[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. At the same time, much of the lore of Presley's life has become family history. And was late for work many times. Seven sheep escape from New Jersey slaughterhouse, find new sanctuary home. In fact, there are many new Elvis Presley projects in the works in 2020. He had a thirst to learn new things. He was Junior's brother. Maybe it's because I was where he was before it all happened, and that was the link. Eight years younger than The King, Billy grew up with his own family in a home in. This first referred to their image, as they usually cruised the city in black mohair suits and dark sunglasses. So, he watched from a distance. . The most publicized fallout came when Vernon Presley fired Elvis' longtime friends Red West and Sonny West on July 13, 1976. [2] When Smith was five in November of 1948, his family moved along with the Presley family from Tupelo, Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee. Following his August 16, 1977 death, Thompson received a heartbreaking call from Presleys daughter. [18] Esposito and Lacker were Presley's best men at his wedding. EIN: As most people know, Elvis father Vernon went to jail for forging a cheque. So did Junior! [4], In high school, Smith was a wide receiver on the football team. I was actually stupid enough to believe that having the same birthday as him actually meant something", "No-one, but no-one, is his equal, or ever will be. Billy was Elvis' cousin and the closest guy to him! He always seemed to want me around him and was very protective of me. Did you ever see the bad side of this? Elvis was very open-minded. Actually no, we dont. EIN: Perhaps Elvis' most famous abode before becoming famous was the Lauderdale Courts apartment. Sonny West was responsible for security at Presley concerts. Billy: One thing Uncle Vernon was good at was numbers, especially if dollar signs were in front of them! He was sullen and disturbed because of what had happened to him when he was in the army in Korea. Billy: I don't know about Joe being paid by Colonel. Billy: Yes. Billy Smith. [citation needed], An agreement was not reached, and when Elvis received a copy of the book entitled Elvis: What Happened? 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. Billy Smith was Elvis first cousin, the son of Gladys Presleys oldest brother. The interesting part will not be the cartoon itself, but the fact that the Elvis character is working undercover as a government spy. I'm always looking for another Vernon Presley.'. The King died in 1977. He had a heart attack and 4 stints put in. I missed a few due to sickness in my family. EIN: Can you tell us a little about Junior Smith your other cousin? Billy: Uncle Tracy had a fever when he was a child, and it caused him to be slow. EIN: What are your chief memories of the times working on the movies? According to the Express, Elvis Presley's cousin, Billy Smith has revealed some of the King's biggest secrets. (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. EIN: Did you ever visit the studios for Elvis recording sessions? He decided to prove to me that it would never happen again, and that's how the pledge came about. Can you remember how the city move affected Elvis? Billy Smith tells all on rumors about Elvis Presley Elvis Presley / Keystone/Stringer Is he still alive? 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. They were not allowed to take the trailer that Elvis had purchased for them that they had lived in on the Graceland property. Message in a bottle travels more than 185 miles in Australia. They speculated that Elvis has done facelifts and also dyed his hair to look younger and more charming. Smith recalls that the legendary entertainer had some major issues with how his nose looked. At the same time, much of the lore of Presleys life has become family history. Additionally, many of them are more than willing to share a little Elvis knowledge with the public. Elvis always liked to be the "Main Event." Smith was part of The Kings Memphis Mafia entourage for decades. Please share his story with us. Elvis death: Is Gracelands upstairs preserved just as King left it? 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. I dont know how you can look any better, but he did., RELATED: Eight Rare Photos Of Elvis Presley When He Was Serving In The Army, Elvis also dyed his hair jet black often. 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. On the other hand, by clicking only on accept strictly necessary cookies, you will receive non-targeted advertising whose number and repetition will not be limited. There were often rumors of Elvis undergoing cosmetic surgery like facelifts and dying his hair. Billy Smith was Elvis' first cousin, the son of Gladys Presley's oldest brother. Occasionally, Travis would give fans a ride and even let them inside the gates of Graceland. I talked to Elvis about hiring Jerry. 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. But stranger things have happened. Billy Smith with his parents Travis & Lorraine Smith, and his brother Bobby on the right. 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". He always told me that he loved me. EIN: And what of Vernon? The couple answered fans questions recently on their YouTube channel Memphis Mafia Kid. That's the same white house that Elvis and I tore down with the bulldozer to make more room to ride the horses. Billy also tackles the rumor that Elvis had webbed toes. She was always laughing & carrying on. Being the King of Rock and Roll and also a movie star, its no secret that Elvis Presley wanted to keep himself looking his best. Junior was at my house in my bed when he died. [13] Guralnick adds "The Colonel joked that they looked like a bunch of old men, but the Memphis Mafia had become almost as well known around town as Frank Sinatra's Rat Pack" and that Elvis and his guys were all "living on speed and tranqs". When Elvis bought Graceland Billy's family also moved in and his father Travis worked for Elvis as Chief guard. Along with his wife Jo, he and their two sons lived in a trailer in the back yard. He always looked after me, and I always wanted to be with him. He said it gave him a peace within, and, if it did, well, that was good. Sometimes Tracy would stay down there at the gate with Daddy and pretend he was a gate guard. A couple of them had been arrested with false prescriptions attempting to collect drugs for Elvis, quite a few had taken physical hits in the service of protecting Elvis and none were paid more than $500 a week. So when he fell and got concussion, I stayed with him day and night. Billy: Larry Geller was okay. [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. He won four Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders and was the first goalie to be credited with a goal in the NHL. Elvis was always my hero. 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. Uncle Vernon and Daddy looked for jobs and they even wore out the soles of their shoes. Very early on I remember once when Elvis pulled me out of a garbage can! But The Colonel tried to get information out of us all. This so-called Bodyguard book came from the West cousins and Dave Hebler, fired by Presley's father. Currently, Smith runs the Memphis Mafia Kid YouTube channel. 4.25 avg rating 537 ratings published 1995 7 editions. He loved the power of the big voices. Elvis uncle, who got on well with people, would crowd control the fans and made sure they kept off the neighbours lawns. His former wife weeps when she talks about the deaths of her stepson and his father. A close friend of Presley's, Jo Smith, talks about the King's past relationships. To him, Elvis was more than the superstar the world swooned over; he was his best friend. This article has been curated and verified by, This area provides transparent information about Blasting News, our editorial processes and how we strive for creating trustworthy news. 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. He had to get in the studio and cut a few singles while he was home. However, if any of them made a run for the mansion, hed get pretty hacked off according to his son. Related articles Queen and Adam Lambert cover Elvis, Led Zeppelin: WATCH . 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. Go to a different show every night, then pick up a bunch of women afterwards, go party the next night. 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. When Billy was old enough he started working with the Memphis Mafia team. READ MORE:Elvis anniversary: Girlfriend Linda's beautiful new message. 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. 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. Colonel tried to get rid of some of the guys but it didn't really have any effect on me. Larry was his hair dresser. He said how his father worked for the. "[15], When Presley emerged as a major celebrity in 1956, he was constantly besieged by adoring fans and the press, making a normal lifestyle impossible. He hated how wide it was and the way it flared. For we who know, know it well, According to one account,[6] a crowd of people in front of the Riviera Hotel watched as two big black limousines arrived. Billy Smith (ice hockey) William John Smith (born December 12, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. All the guys in our group were extremely close. And Elvis trusted him. We heard stories about Morning Dove, but not that much talk about her. He was the only member of the Memphis Mafia to last from beginning to end of the group. Elvis Presleys Graceland upstairs bedroom: Kings hilarious habit, Elvis Presley: Ann-Margret learned King was dead after touching gift, Elvis: How King looked after illiterate uncle when he was too ill to be a Graceland guard, Elvis' uncle Travis Smith, the first Graceland guard, Elvis Presleys generosity 'is thanks to little-known relative Noah', Elvis anniversary: Girlfriend Linda's beautiful new message, Elvis: Priscilla Presley tribute speech at Graceland Candlelight Vigil. 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. It was a good meeting. Recently, Billy Smith opened up about what it was like watching Elvis Presley work in the studio back in 1958. We were like brothers. After being in Elvis' employment for two decades, both Red and Sonny were only paid a few weeks' severance pay. 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