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. Each man had specific duties. The series will be an animated (cartoon) titled "Agent King." People named Billy Smith. As far as I know, that didn't happen. Elvis Presley's cousin Billy Smith reveals singer's most intimate secrets on his cosmetic surgeries, Elvis Presley's cousin reveals singer's most intimate secrets on the singer's surgeries, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck enjoy during family dinner in Malibu, 'Shameless' season 11 spoilers: countdown to saying goodbye to the Gallaghers has begun, Elvis Presley affection once turned down by Mary Tyler Moore, SYFY ends 'The Magicians' with current season 5, Emperor Palpatine is a clone according to upcoming 'Rise of Skywalker' novelization. That broke the ice, and after that, they talked for hours. So, he watched from a distance. At the same time, much of the lore of Presleys life has become family history. . He had gotten a quick acetate cut, which . [4], In high school, Smith was a wide receiver on the football team. Supposedly some of his characteristics were due to Cherokee Indian being in your side of the family. [9], Rolling Stone journalist William Otterburn-Hall describes the men as close around the star "like a football scrum after a loose ball". He said it gave him a peace within, and, if it did, well, that was good. . . When Elvis bought Graceland Billys family also moved in and his father Travis worked for Elvis as Chief guard. And was late for work many times. We lived in a big-white house that was on the property. Joined: Mon Feb 02, 2015 1:57 pm. Bobby and l were always within a mile or two of Elvis. Billy Smith (ice hockey) William John Smith (born December 12, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Many people were employed with the group through the years but some of the more prominent members were Joe Esposito, Lamar Fike, Alan Fortas, Marty Lacker, Billy Smith, Richard Davis, Red West, Sonny West, Dave Hebler, Al Strada, Dr. Nick, Larry Geller, Charlie Hodge, Jerry Schilling, Sam Thompson and Gene Smith. To get inside you need no key. Billy was 8 years younger than Elvis and grew up with him in Tupelo. In fact, there are many new Elvis Presley projects in the works in 2020. 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". But, he never criticized other religions either. Do you recall any of this & were you lucky enough to see Elvis first play in a kind rock n roll band? Colonel tried to get rid of some of the guys but it didn't really have any effect on me. She also opened up about the devastating phone call relaying his death to her. He was there with the rest of the Memphis Mafia when Presley was at his peak. In 2007, Sonny West released Elvis: Still Takin' Care of Business, which was a softer look at his relationship with Presley. Billy: My father Travis was the first Gate Guard that Elvis had. 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. 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. Contents 1 Biography 2 With Elvis 3 Later life 4 References Biography [ edit] "Elvis always tried to improve his looks." Billy also mentions that Elvis also had caps on his teeth and facial blemishes removed. The Memphis Mafia was the nickname given by the media to a group of Elvis Presley's friends, associates, employees and cousins whose main functions were to accompany, protect, and serve Presley from the beginning of his career in 1954 until his death in 1977. Several in our group were close to Elvis at one time or the other. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 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. Billy: Aunt Gladys was a good person. 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. We had so many memorable times on the set!! It then gets swung around by the elephant until it lets go. Thompson, a former beauty queen who dated Elvis from July 1972 to late 1976, spoke about her time with Presley at the event. Once married he & his wife Jo lived behind the main Graceland house except for a few years when Billy worked on the railroad. 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. After Elvis died, Smith and his wife Jo moved to Mississippi to be closer to her family. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Billy: Yes, Billy Mann was the one who took the picture in the coffin. Billy is" The. Billy Smith. Billy: We were at Rocca Place at that time. 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Maybe it's because I was where he was before it all happened, and that was the link. They've been married for years. 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. Some did better than others, but still we each had a purpose. 4.25 avg rating 537 ratings published 1995 7 editions. He talked about the record to his mother and daddy, and we knew he was going to make one, but when it came out it thrilled all of us. They were true family and were in Elvis company to the very final day. With Barbara Hearn listening to playback. This so-called Bodyguard book came from the West cousins and Dave Hebler, fired by Presley's father. "[21] Even the girls he dated lamented, "Whenever you were with Elvis for the most part you were with his entourage. Episode 77. (EIN Note The full story about Elvis testing everyones honesty is in the M.M. Unfortunately, it never came to pass. Nor I him. l, like most the guys, was in many of his movies as an extra. "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. Billy Stanley, her son by a previous marriage, called her and said Elvis was offering $5,000 if she would telephone him, she said. Kalendar Calendario Calendrier.1, Al View Calendar 2022: Landscape view, USA United States of America Noncontiguous State Nature. Elvis was well known for his incredible generosity and had other extended family members come and live at Graceland with him. [citation needed], An agreement was not reached, and when Elvis received a copy of the book entitled Elvis: What Happened? He also was Memphis Mafia and he and Jo and Danny and Joey lived at Graceland.. Joe could tolerate Colonel better than some of the others. 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. Billy Smith was born to Travis and Lorraine Smith on April 6, 1943. These two interviews were done years apart. 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. Sign Up. When Presley was rushed to the hospital, Billy Smith and his wife were the first to know. He lived with us in that house behind Graceland. See Photos. Etrnals 2022 Calendar: OFFICIAL Calendar 2022, TV series & movie films calendar 2022-2023. However, Presley's enormous wealth allowed him an ability to separate himself from the general public, especially in his home city of Memphis. 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. More info. 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. Stephanie-Billy Smith. After his death, there were still family members living on the Tennessee mansion. Additionally, many of them are more than willing to share a little Elvis knowledge with the public. There were a lot of lonely days and nights until Jo started to travel with us. Was it talked about within the family or was it a surprise for you when your cousin was suddenly on the radio? However, he had a couple of people teach him how to write his name so he could sign, Travis Smith. Elvis swore that he would never touch another one after that, and I don't guess he ever did. [19] Each Christmas all Presley employees received bonus checks. "Elvis Presley is the greatest cultural force in the 20th century. Click on the topic that interests you to follow it. blue eyes and lighter skin. 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. Nobody checked on him.. And we were always close, even with the eight year age difference. [9] When Elvis died, Smith was a pallbearer at Elvis' funeral, along with Joe Esposito, Charlie Hodge, Lamar Fike and George C. All the guys in our group were extremely close. EIN: Perhaps Elvis' most famous abode before becoming famous was the Lauderdale Courts apartment. book. I was little, and I was trying to get some bananas out that the man from the fruit stand had thrown away. EIN: Few fans know the story of your uncle, Tracy Smith. "[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. Dog rescued after falling 12 feet into Georgia storm drain. 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. There, he shares some of those stories with the public. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Billy Smith talks about some of the movies he was in with Elvis. Billy with Elvis before leaving for Germany & the army in 1958. Billy Smith: I do remember him singing a lot for the family and different ones. Marty Lacker and Elvis' cousin, Billy Smith, were probably the closest true friends of Elvis according to some in the group. 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? It was a very strong bond, and Elvis was the center of it all. 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. Presley's rapid financial deterioration was partly a result of his divorce from Priscilla, which was finalized on October 9, 1973, as well as Colonel Tom Parker's exorbitant percentage of Presley's earnings. Smith, eight years younger than Elvis, grew up alongside the star in Graceland. Related articles Elvis. 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]. I remember once Elvis took us shopping and brought us a complete wardrobe shortly after we moved to Graceland. 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. Thats it. Can you clarify once & for all whether you saw Elvis being obviously racist in anyway? Red West, Sonny West, and Elvis himself felt betrayed, and all parties were reportedly upset over the firings. He said how his father worked for the. 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. Since the emphasis was on large and potentially lethal fireworks, everyone had to wear air force jump-suits plus gloves, helmets, and goggles. Tapir briefly escapes enclosure at Florida zoo. Lamar Fike handled Elvis' stage lighting. 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. [14] For Joe Esposito, "it was a party like you wouldn't believe. New Elvis projects will include Hound dog treats for dogs and a Netflix original series in 2021. Reading seemed to have been a major preoccupation of his. 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. ", "Absolute id crashed into absolute superegoas the uptightset man in America shook hands with just about the loosest. He had his expressions and he even had a bad eye like Elam. See Photos. Express. 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. In 1957, The King bought Graceland and moved his family onto the gated property where Travis was the first guard. Billy Smith (Billy Smith) World's Ugliest Dog contest seeking unalluring canines for 2023 competition. A close friend of Presley's, Jo Smith, talks about the King's past relationships. In Elvis and the Memphis Mafia it is suggested he was the one who took the "coffin" picture. 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. He loved Elvis, and Elvis provided for him. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. He was amazed at some of his findings, and he made sure that we all were aware of them. Very early on I remember once when Elvis pulled me out of a garbage can! You can unsubscribe at any time. He was Junior's brother. The publication of the book bothered Elvis on a personal and professional level during the last two weeks of his life. I will never forget that night and I know Elvis really liked them. But his movies made money, and Colonel didn't want to change the format. Billy Smith. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. But stranger things have happened. [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". 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? What was his relationship like with Elvis? Menu. He said that he stood there gawking at Elvis Presley while he played and sang in Studio B. Sign up for a free 30 day trial at the link to listen to unlimited music on Amazon Music! Currently, Smith runs the Memphis Mafia Kid YouTube channel. See Photos. When she and Vernon returned from their honeymoon, Elvis had redecorated their quarters -- even putting pictures on the walls for her three boys. 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. 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. When it was good, it was very good, and when it was bad, it was awful. But he knew it from memory, and we went over it several times so I could memorize it. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- The World's Ugliest Dog Contest, held annually in California, announced applications are now available for owners of aesthetically-challenged canines seeking to prove the unsightliness of their pooches. We talked about religion so much. Presley said another telephone call years earlier, in 1958, led to her becoming part of the Presley family. Smith realized this as he stood slack-jawed watching the King lay down vocals. It was then that Billy Smith realized that there was something different and amazing about Elvis Presley. 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. Billy lives in Mississippi & is still working as a machine specialist in a steel manufacturing company. 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. Joe Esposito handled money and cross referenced the extensive travel arrangements. Elvis never changed his belief in God or Jesus Christ. Rickeap. 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. [10] Besides Ginger Alden, Smith and his wife Jo had been the last people to see Elvis alive. We have spent days in his room reading and studying. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Elvis and Vernon knew how far to push. Then during the touring we were together all the time. Elvis always tried to improve his looks. Billy also mentions that Elvis also had caps on his teeth and facial blemishes removed. Is it true that your father also went to the penitentiary but that Elvis grand-father bailed Travis out & left Vernon in jail? He always had a love for music even at very young age. The wives also continued to go back and forth after Priscilla was gone. Elvis uncle, who got on well with people, would crowd control the fans and made sure they kept off the neighbours lawns. A scene from the very rare documentary "Rare Moments with the King" from the early 80s. Sometimes they would hang out with Sammy Davis, Jr., or check out Bobby Darin at the Cloister. [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. Billy: I saw Jerry at Richard's (Davis) funeral about two years ago. For that they were often shouted at, abused and belittled by the King when he felt like it. It would be the most historic and brilliant well-kept secrets any celebrity has ever pulled. 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. That's the same white house that Elvis and I tore down with the bulldozer to make more room to ride the horses. 'We're getting ready to do another show,' she said. Can you clarify what happened and how did you feel about this happening being real family? So many of the things she did and said as well as the places he went have become iconic. We could talk about anything, and we did! GIFTS, Decor for Classroom, 18 monthly. Only Billy and Jerry are still around from those in th. 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. Recently, Billy Smith opened up about what it was like watching Elvis Presley work in the studio back in 1958. Over the years, there have been many rumors that have circulated about Presley, one in particular that he also had webbed toes. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. Their requests to speak directly to Elvis about their employment termination and the nominal severance pay were not granted. Elvis and Aunt Gladys had a very quick temper, and I have seen the bad side of both when they were mad or upset. Dedicated Presley fans are well aware of the controversy that has surrounded Presley's death from day one. I don't know where it came from or if Elvis just made it up. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. Some use of "" in your query was not closed by a matching "". ", (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 thought it made him look better and that he needed it, Billy reveals. 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. He always seemed to want me around him and was very protective of me. Billy Smith with his parents Travis & Lorraine Smith, and his brother Bobby on the right. 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