We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Elam always looked like he was about to do something really painful to you. When it was good, it was very good, and when it was bad, it was awful. The festival takes place in Tupelo, Mississippi where both Elvis and Billy were born. Billy's family also went with the Presleys when they first moved to Memphis. Billy is in the far left of this photo. Billy shared: Elvis had a lot of confidence in him, so kept him on. Elvis spoke up and said, "If you guys aren't going to say anything, I'm going to bed." EIN: What about Gene Smith, he seemed to come & go within the group? 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. 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. See Photos. Elvis Presleys Cousin Remembers Shocking Sight From the King in the Recording Studio, more than willing to share a little Elvis knowledge with the public, they have some stories to tell about the legendary rocker, Billy Smith opened up about what it was like. Currently, Smith runs the Memphis Mafia Kid YouTube channel. To find out in detail which cookies we use on the site, read our. Elvis Aaron Presley : Revelations from the Memphis Mafia, The Blue Correspondence, Everton Season 1889 - 1890, The Blue Correspondence, Everton Season 1888-89. After all, Smith is the King's cousin. Billy: One thing Uncle Vernon was good at was numbers, especially if dollar signs were in front of them! He always had a love for music even at very young age. Billy Smith. A close friend of Presley's, Jo Smith, talks about the King's past relationships. 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 . At the time I knew he was pissed at Colonel about something, but he never said what it was. Contents 1 Biography 2 With Elvis 3 Later life 4 References Biography [ edit] Dog rescued after falling 12 feet into Georgia storm drain. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Elvis is testing the three songs that he recorded a few days earlier. He had to get in the studio and cut a few singles while he was home. EIN: I believe that you brought Jerry Schilling into the group. "Elvis's idea of an exciting game was that it should be as dangerous as possible", such as the game that involved fireworks. Billy Stanley, her son by a previous marriage, called her and said Elvis was offering $5,000 if she would telephone him, she said. Billy: Gene was Elvis' first cousin. All our wives were there. You can hear in his tone, in his measured responses, that he adored Elvis. "It's just a simple word, you see, [1] Contents 1 Playing career Want to Read. EIN: Once Elvis bought Graceland you also moved in with your family? Related articles Elvis. He had his expressions and he even had a bad eye like Elam. Elvis Presleys Cousin Says He Has No Contact With Priscilla, Lisa Marie: Heres Why, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7T7QKcIrE8, Was Elvis at Jo and Billys Wedding? 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. At the very least they have some stories to tell about the legendary rocker. Blasting News is working with the European Union in the fight against fake news. The publication of the book bothered Elvis on a personal and professional level during the last two weeks of his life. Alanna Nash, Billy Smith, Marty Lacker. He's dated a lot of beautiful women such as Linda Thompson and Ginger Alden and, of course, Priscilla Presley. He decided to prove to me that it would never happen again, and that's how the pledge came about. The series will be an animated (cartoon) titled "Agent King." This first referred to their image, as they usually cruised the city in black mohair suits and dark sunglasses. Refresh and try again. Over the years they were joined on the payroll by Alan Fortas, Richard Davis, Marty Lacker, Jimmy Kingsley, "Chief" Ray Sitton, Jerry Schilling, Mike Keeton, Dave Hebler, Sam Thompson and numerous others. ", (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. Billy: The pledge came about because we had an incident as kids and were never to talk about it. Travis was reportedly Gladys' favorite brother. Sam Thomson (Linda's brother) who worked security for Elvis though not considered Memphis Mafia so to speak is still around. When asked about the stories, Smith revealed he was not too sure about that one. 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Uncle Vernon and Daddy looked for jobs and they even wore out the soles of their shoes. He talked about it many, many times, and we all looked forward to the day that happened. Billy was 8 years younger than Elvis and grew up with him in Tupelo. Sometimes they would hang out with Sammy Davis, Jr., or check out Bobby Darin at the Cloister. l, like most the guys, was in many of his movies as an extra. Additionally, many of them are more than willing to share a little Elvis knowledge with the public. EIN: Elvis obviously had a quick temper. Billy Smith. Billy Smith was interviewed by Piers Beagley for EIN, January 2006. Following his August 16, 1977 death, Thompson received a heartbreaking call from Presleys daughter. I think I need to see a Doctor." Marty Lacker states, "Everyone had assigned responsibilities and they were far from leeches, hangers on or whatever else they were called. (We can only hope the publisher may one day see fit to release a second volume!) Billy: Yes, my older brother Bobby died in 1968. Now it was a known fact among the guys that Elvis couldn't keep a secret, but if it was really important, he did. "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. "[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. [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. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 'He was so wonderful. . Please tell us about it. 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. 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. Billy: He did practice, but it was at the studio. We were all handpicked by Elvis, and he was very protective of us. Elvis always liked to be the "Main Event." Billy: I was travelling with Elvis for almost every one of the movies. 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. Marty Lacker and Elvis' cousin, Billy Smith, were probably the closest true friends of Elvis according to some in the group. (EIN Note The full story about Elvis testing everyones honesty is in the M.M. Billy: We were at Rocca Place at that time. I remember once Elvis took us shopping and brought us a complete wardrobe shortly after we moved to Graceland. For both his security needs and touring support, Presley hired people chosen from among those he could trust and depend on to manage his public appearances. They were true family and were in Elvis company to the very final day. He was more upset and mad over the socks. I fell in head first. They were not allowed to take the trailer that Elvis had purchased for them that they had lived in on the Graceland property. Eight years younger, Billy Smith is the star's cousin on his mother's side. And you place yours on mine. They speculated that Elvis has done facelifts and also dyed his hair to look younger and more charming. He lived in a separate home with his family on the grounds of Graceland. When he was sick, I usually stayed with him. In fact, there are many new Elvis Presley projects in the works in 2020. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. New Elvis projects will include Hound dog treats for dogs and a Netflix original series in 2021. We all loved him and had a job to do. Billy: Yes. Billy Smith said that he knew there was something special about Elvis Presley the first time he watched the King work in the studio. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. 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 Presley is the greatest cultural force in the 20th century. And we were always close, even with the eight year age difference. Calendar planner 2022-2023. He trusted us. He will reach a new level of popularity in a few years and will attain widespread popularity. I'm in terrible pain.' For more of these throwback videos, check out our YouTube Channel! Click on the topic that interests you to follow it. See Photos. He was there with the rest of the Memphis Mafia when Presley was at his peak. He also tried to distance you all from Elvis by making Joe Esposito head foreman. This page was last edited on 16 March 2015, at 17:35. She also travels with Elvis impersonator Elvis Wade and introduces him when he performs. we were family. [2] At that time Judy Spreckels seems to have been the only woman. 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. "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. 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. Over the years, there have been many rumors that have circulated about Presley, one in particular that he also had webbed toes. Powerball ticket forgotten in coat pocket turns out to be $1 million winner. Billy Smith. Answer (1 of 4): Jerry Schilling and his cousin Billy Smith. But those photos of her later on make her look sad because she was sick, as well as being sad about Elvis going to the army. For example, he would rent an entire movie theater to watch a film. [9], Rolling Stone journalist William Otterburn-Hall describes the men as close around the star "like a football scrum after a loose ball". What was his relationship like with Elvis? Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. He had a thirst to learn new things. 'It was a very strange telephone conversation. 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 was sullen and disturbed because of what had happened to him when he was in the army in Korea. Once married he & his wife Jo lived behind the main Graceland house except for a few years when Billy worked on the railroad. He made it a good time. He would watch The Student Prince which was set in Heidelberg, over and over again. 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]. and a newspaper reporter picked up the story. EIN: After Elvis fall & concussion before Clambake, The Colonel demanded that Elvis burn all his spiritual books. Elvis Presley gave a lot of thought and time into obtaining what he considered his perfect look throughout his short-lived life. Elvis and Billy were both born in Tupelo, Mississippi, before their families moved to Memphis, Tennessee. EIN: It seems to me that Vernon being employed as Elvis financial manager was a terrible mistake. Later on Elvis told someone and it hurt me a lot, and he knew it. Billy: When the Beatles came, we were all excited about getting to meet them. We were told that she was a beautiful woman. However, he was just a boy at the time. Priscilla sketched out the design on note paper; positioning the letters and lightning bolt in various ways before they found what they liked. Elvis Presley left behind more than a massive collection of hits. She was always close to her family, but Elvis was her heart. He was my hero. The Kings uncle and mother were pretty tight from their early years and the Presley and Smith families moved from Tupelo, Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee together. 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 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. 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." In fact, Billy and his wife Jo lived on the grounds of Graceland behind the main house for years. [10] Besides Ginger Alden, Smith and his wife Jo had been the last people to see Elvis alive. He's in a lot of those Alfred Wertheimer photos from Elvis trip to New York. However, Presley's enormous wealth allowed him an ability to separate himself from the general public, especially in his home city of Memphis. He also had not only one but two facelifts in his lifetime, one in 1957 and the other in 1975. Billy is" Answer (1 of 12): It depends whether or not you count his cousin Billy Smith. More Viewers Questions! He never betrayed me again. 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. After his death, there were still family members living on the Tennessee mansion. Elvis preferred men around him who were loyal, trustworthy and deferential. [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". 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. Billy Smith is one of those great sources of Elvis Presley information. Elvis uncle, who got on well with people, would crowd control the fans and made sure they kept off the neighbours lawns. Joined: Mon Feb 02, 2015 1:57 pm. Supposedly some of his characteristics were due to Cherokee Indian being in your side of the family. [6][7], At one point, Elvis wanted to speak to President Jimmy Carter about getting George Klein out of some legal trouble. I remember him as a fun-loving guy and he hung around a lot with Elvis until Elvis went into the army. [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". Billy Smith: I do remember him singing a lot for the family and different ones. When Elvis bought Graceland Billy's family also moved in and his father Travis worked for Elvis as Chief guard. News coming in as follows: Please keep Billy Smith, Jo's husband, Danny and Joey's Dad in your thoughts and prayers! 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. He said it gave him a peace within, and, if it did, well, that was good. [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. EIN: Elvis was a gorgeous looking man. We had to eat turnip greens for a month. During the June 9 to June 13 event, Presleys cousin Billy Smith and The Kings former girlfriend Linda Thompson were in attendance. He always seemed to want me around him and was very protective of me. Smith recalls that the legendary entertainer had some major issues with how his nose looked. The interesting part will not be the cartoon itself, but the fact that the Elvis character is working undercover as a government spy. 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. However, he had a couple of people teach him how to write his name so he could sign, Travis Smith. He had a heart attack and 4 stints put in. Jerry still lives in the house in LA that Elvis bought him in 1974 and is still involved in Elvis projects. There were often rumors of Elvis undergoing cosmetic surgery like facelifts and dying his hair. 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. Billy Smith was Elvis' first cousin, the son of Gladys Presley's oldest brother. Elvis cared a lot about Daddy, he did. While his wife Jo added: He had a lot of respect for him.. 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. Never wanting to disappoint his fans, nothing was too extreme for Presley. Needless to say Elvis knew that cousin Billy Mann was the one who failed the test back in 1957). "[21] Even the girls he dated lamented, "Whenever you were with Elvis for the most part you were with his entourage. 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. Billy Smith (ice hockey) William John Smith (born December 12, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Elvis Presley died Aug. 16, 1977. Billy Smith. Then, when the King would take a break, Billy would go get him water. Dictionary.com adds 'hellscape,' 'woke' and 311 other new terms. But stranger things have happened. 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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. After all, there are several books and documentaries out there that detail large portions of his life and exploits. "Elvis was surrounded by the first wave of what would become known as the Memphis Mafia." 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. "[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. Movies. 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. "Elvis always tried to improve his looks." Billy also mentions that Elvis also had caps on his teeth and facial blemishes removed. Eight years younger than The King, Billy grew up with his own family in a home in. Do you remember Elvis singing to you or the family before he became famous? She said, My Daddys dead, my Daddys dead., I cant even tell you what I felt, I was stunned and paralyzed. I spoke to him about how sorry I was and he invited me to coffee.'. 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: I know that you were in Nashville for the Guitar Man sessions with Jerry Reed. And, the singer bought 'truckloads' of toys for her sons. When they were all dressed up, they divided themselves into Blue and Red teams, and started hurling fireworks at the other team; Elvis was left with a big scar on his neck from one firework, and one of his friends nearly lost an eye."[24]. 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. 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. 'It was love at first sight,' she said in an interview. . Billy: Well for one thing, we had inside plumbing! "[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. No, hes not, Thompson continued. See if your friends have read any of Billy Smith's books. 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. Elvis and Parker discussed offering the Wests a monetary settlement in return for a written agreement the book would not be published, and their experiences with Elvis, on stage and off would remain confidential. The plot of the series will feature the animated likeness of Elvis, who goes undercover as a government spy. Occasionally, Travis would give fans a ride and even let them inside the gates of Graceland. In the early days no wives were allowed to go, but then, when Priscilla started to go back and forth, so did the wives. 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 ! Joe Esposito served as Elvis' chief road manager and personal aide for 17 years. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Billy was 8 years younger than Elvis and grew up with him in Tupelo. 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 won four Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders and was the first goalie to be credited with a goal in the NHL. I don't agree with some of the tales he tells, but Larry was there for a while. World's Ugliest Dog contest seeking unalluring canines for 2023 competition. 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. EIN: Did you ever visit the studios for Elvis recording sessions? 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