Elvis and Aunt Gladys had a very quick temper, and I have seen the bad side of both when they were mad or upset. Top. He was there with the rest of the Memphis Mafia when Presley was at his peak. A lightning bolt flashed across the sky in front of them, and Elvis took inspiration from it. He would watch The Student Prince which was set in Heidelberg, over and over again. EIN: It seems to me that Vernon being employed as Elvis financial manager was a terrible mistake. Billy: He did practice, but it was at the studio. Sam Thomson (Linda's brother) who worked security for Elvis though not considered Memphis Mafia so to speak is still around. Right: Billy Smith, The Colonel and Elvis all looking jovial in June 1967- about three months after the 'Clambake' incident. We will keep you updated with the news you shouldnt miss. Corral. Dictionary.com adds 'hellscape,' 'woke' and 311 other new terms. 'I called and said, 'Elvis, what in the world is wrong?' "[20] Gerald Marzorati says that Elvis "couldn't go anywhere else without a phalanx of boyhood friends. See Photos. Billy was Elvis' cousin and the closest guy to him! [3], After Elvis became famous, Smith's father Travis worked for him as Chief Guard, and the family moved into Graceland. And, in the early days, they lived with him. Dog rescued after falling 12 feet into Georgia storm drain. He had a pretty good bump on the back of his head. 1034 Auburn Drive, Memphis. As the years went on, Smith then lived with his wife, Jo, on the same grounds. (EIN Note Billys full story about The Pledge is also featured in the book Elvis & the Memphis Mafia) That seems very strange. 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. Smith was part of The King's Memphis Mafia entourage for decades. The interesting part will not be the cartoon itself, but the fact that the Elvis character is working undercover as a government spy. 15 distinct works. 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. Want to listen to your favourite artists and the latest songs? Jerry was always nice to me and my family and to my Mother and Daddy, and I will always remember him for that. Now it was a known fact among the guys that Elvis couldn't keep a secret, but if it was really important, he did. We lived in a big-white house that was on the property. Other than Billy Smith himself I cannot determine a source for this story but I can take an educated guess. Travis was the brother of Gladys Presley, Elvis's mother, making Billy and Elvis first cousins. Presley said another telephone call years earlier, in 1958, led to her becoming part of the Presley family. Nor I him. TV Shows. Elvis Cousin Billy Smith and his . Elvis and Billy were both born in Tupelo, Mississippi, before their families moved to Memphis, Tennessee. From an outsiders view she often appears sad, as she has that particular look in the photos after Elvis became famous. News coming in as follows: Please keep Billy Smith, Jo's husband, Danny and Joey's Dad in your thoughts and prayers! The first expos book, Elvis: What Happened?, appeared in 1977 shortly before Elvis's death. Those guys were always around". And we were always close, even with the eight year age difference. [6][7], At one point, Elvis wanted to speak to President Jimmy Carter about getting George Klein out of some legal trouble. Billy: He was never fond of working. 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. When he was sick, I usually stayed with 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. And, the singer bought 'truckloads' of toys for her sons. Joe could tolerate Colonel better than some of the others. Do you recall any of this & were you lucky enough to see Elvis first play in a kind rock n roll band? Can you clarify once & for all whether you saw Elvis being obviously racist in anyway? 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. Was it talked about within the family or was it a surprise for you when your cousin was suddenly on the radio? The. He always told me that he loved me. [16] These threats were kept out of the press for fear of triggering even more.[17]. He loved the power of the big voices. EIN: In the mid-sixties Elvis seemed to need a new avenue of exploration or interest. 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. I will never forget that night and I know Elvis really liked them. Later on Elvis told someone and it hurt me a lot, and he knew it. It comprises live recordings from shows given by Presley in Las Vegas through every decade of his career. EIN: There are tales of Joe Esposito being paid by both Elvis and Colonel Parker and that The Col used him to spy on Elvis. Billy: Aunt Gladys was a good person. Seen on safari: Crocodile swings from elephant's tail. 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. I said, What? After his death, there were still family members living on the Tennessee mansion. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Dictionary.com is adding 313 new terms and 130 new definitions to keep up with the ever-changing modern lexicon. See Photos. [2] When Smith was five in November of 1948, his family moved along with the Presley family from Tupelo, Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee. While Elvis uncle would drive around Graceland in a three-wheeled golf cart, which had to be charged up every six hours. The festival takes place in Tupelo, Mississippi where both Elvis and Billy were born. 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. His stepmother made her comments as a week-long observance of the 10th anniversary of Presley's death got under way in Memphis. 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. Sign Up. We were in the den when Elvis came out and said to us, "I fell and hit my head. Billy: My father Travis was the first Gate Guard that Elvis had. But The Colonel tried to get information out of us all. Supposedly some of his characteristics were due to Cherokee Indian being in your side of the family. [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". The King died in 1977. We were all handpicked by Elvis, and he was very protective of us. Being both family, and also a member of the Memphis Mafia, Billy Smith was probably the closest friend that Elvis ever had. During the June 9 to June 13 event, Presleys cousin Billy Smith and The Kings former girlfriend Linda Thompson were in attendance. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. We were like brothers. All our wives were there. Did Elvis ever comment to you about the terrible movie-songs - or did you see his bad reactions for yourself? People named Billy Smith. Billy: I was travelling with Elvis for almost every one of the movies. In 2007, Sonny West released Elvis: Still Takin' Care of Business, which was a softer look at his relationship with Presley. He thought it made him look better and that he needed it, Billy reveals. Elvis and Gene even worked together at Precision Tool. But, he has a sharp memory. EIN: As most people know, Elvis father Vernon went to jail for forging a cheque. She said Elvis told her he was not surprised and the marriage had his blessing. But Elvis had all kinds of people working for him - black, white, Jews, Italians, Mexicans. and a newspaper reporter picked up the story. "It's just a simple word, you see, Eight years younger, Billy Smith is the star's cousin on his mother's side. However, he had a couple of people teach him how to write his name so he could sign, Travis Smith. Billy: Being married was not easy at times. What was that night like for you and why didnt you run a tape recording of it?! It then gets swung around by the elephant until it lets go. EIN: Do you remember when Elvis started complaining about the quality of his movies going downhill? Some use of "" in your query was not closed by a matching "". We could talk about anything, and we did! They wrote about Presley's years of prescription drug abuse which eventually led to his death. He also tried to distance you all from Elvis by making Joe Esposito head foreman. A close friend of Presley's, Jo Smith, talks about the King's past relationships. Larry was his hair dresser. Junior was at my house in my bed when he died. [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". But, we couldn't make a big deal about it in front of Elvis. He has a variety of sources of income, which has enabled him to rise to the top of the list of the most prominent celebrities in such a short period of time. 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. See Photos. For we who know, know it well, Smith spent most of that year with Elvis, even when Elvis had begun pushing others away. 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. See Photos. As I place my hand upon your heart, Been thanked: 730 times. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. 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]. (EIN Note The full story about Elvis testing everyones honesty is in the M.M. However, Presley's enormous wealth allowed him an ability to separate himself from the general public, especially in his home city of Memphis. In fact, there are many new Elvis Presley projects in the works in 2020. [1], Smith has given numerous interviews for a range of media that have covered Elvis. [citation needed], In numerous press conferences concerning Elvis: What Happened?, both of the West cousins stated they wrote the book in part to make Elvis realize that his dependence on prescription medications was (literally) killing him. "[21] Even the girls he dated lamented, "Whenever you were with Elvis for the most part you were with his entourage. But he knew it from memory, and we went over it several times so I could memorize it. Contents 1 Biography 2 With Elvis 3 Later life 4 References Biography [ edit] 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. So when he fell and got concussion, I stayed with him day and night. EIN: I know that you were in Nashville for the Guitar Man sessions with Jerry Reed. He always seemed to want me around him and was very protective of me. Dedicated Presley fans are well aware of the controversy that has surrounded Presley's death from day one. He was more upset and mad over the socks. He talked about it many, many times, and we all looked forward to the day that happened. "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. All the crew loved him, and they were always so nice to his boys (us). Maybe it's because I was where he was before it all happened, and that was the link. Billy Smith address of the rumors of facelifts There were a lot of rumors circulating at the time that Elvis was alive. There were often rumors of Elvis undergoing cosmetic surgery like facelifts and dying his hair. "Elvis was surrounded by the first wave of what would become known as the Memphis Mafia." 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. He only worked a couple of places before Elvis became famous, unlike Aunt Gladys who had worked at several places before Elvis became famous. Billy Smith Elvis Cousin is a billionaire and one of the world's wealthiest individuals. I actually remember her as an outgoing and fun loving person. When Elvis bought Graceland Billys family also moved in and his father Travis worked for Elvis as Chief guard. Posts: 1808. For that they were often shouted at, abused and belittled by the King when he felt like it. "[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. Eight years younger than The King, Billy grew up with his own family in a home in. She adored him. Billy Smith (Billy Smith) 'I could. Menu. I spoke to him about how sorry I was and he invited me to coffee.'. This so-called Bodyguard book came from the West cousins and Dave Hebler, fired by Presley's father. Unfortunately, it never came to pass. I always loved Elvis very much and would do just about anything to please him and be with him. Billy: One thing Uncle Vernon was good at was numbers, especially if dollar signs were in front of them! Billy lives in Mississippi & is still working as a machine specialist in a steel manufacturing company. But Elvis never confirmed them. 'I could hardly understand him because he was crying,' she said. [1] Contents 1 Playing career After being in Elvis' employment for two decades, both Red and Sonny were only paid a few weeks' severance pay. Go to a different show every night, then pick up a bunch of women afterwards, go party the next night. 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. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Zoo Miami in Florida confirmed a Malayan tapir briefly escaped from its enclosure Tuesday before being safely contained about an hour later. [5], Smith was one of Elvis' closest friends and confidantes, and the two would talk for hours up in Elvis' bedroom at Graceland, even acting out Monty Python scenes. 'It was love at first sight,' she said in an interview. So, that makes him a wonderful source of information as well as stories about Elvis and the goings-on at Graceland and beyond. Can you remember how the city move affected Elvis? Thats it. 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? ", "For a dead man, Elvis Presley is awfully noisy. More Viewers Questions! Countless fans from around the globe have spent hours digging into the deep lore of the Kings life. 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. In Elvis and the Memphis Mafia it is suggested he was the one who took the "coffin" picture. "[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. The plot of the series will feature the animated likeness of Elvis, who goes undercover as a government spy. This article "Billy Smith (Memphis Mafia)" is from Wikipedia. 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". After all, Smith is the King's cousin. "[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. We took our kids with us so it made it a lot better. Tel: We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize contents and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. Were they fun or boring as a bystander? "[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. Please share his story with us. Want to Read. Billy Smith said that he knew there was something special about Elvis Presley the first time he watched the King work in the studio. book. I remember my family went to his house to hear it on the radio for the first time. EIN: Perhaps Elvis' most famous abode before becoming famous was the Lauderdale Courts apartment. Rickeap. And he loved big orchestras. Elvis swore that he would never touch another one after that, and I don't guess he ever did. After learning that his mother, Gladys, had died, she said she decided to call Elvis and express her sympathy. I lived on Circle G ranch at that time, when we were not in Los Angeles. Some closer than others, but still we stood up for each other no matter what. They were not allowed to take the trailer that Elvis had purchased for them that they had lived in on the Graceland property. Find your friends on Facebook. 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. In 2017 Smith was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history. Billy Smith with his parents Travis & Lorraine Smith, and his brother Bobby on the right. Billy Smith, Elvis's first cousin, confirms that the boy in the photo is indeed his relative. To find out in detail which cookies we use on the site, read our. ", "If you're an Elvis fan, no explanation is necessary; If you're not an Elvis fan, no explanation is possible. EIN: What about Gene Smith, he seemed to come & go within the group? Related articles Elvis. To hear more about Billy Smiths time growing up with Elvis Presley back in the day, take a look at the interview video below! You can unsubscribe at any time. Both Elvis and his cousin were born in Tupelo, Mississippi before their families later moved to Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Following his August 16, 1977 death, Thompson received a heartbreaking call from Presleys daughter. Greeks.. . That was in 1960. Elvis was always my hero. blue eyes and lighter skin. The publication of the book bothered Elvis on a personal and professional level during the last two weeks of his life. 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. [citation needed], An agreement was not reached, and when Elvis received a copy of the book entitled Elvis: What Happened? Billy: Larry Geller was okay. . Billy: Yes, I was with him on many of the recording sessions. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elvis-presley-on-set-you-wont-ask-elvis-anything-too-deep-69906/. Answer (1 of 12): It depends whether or not you count his cousin Billy Smith. 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. They were a big family and Elvis lived in a "milieu of a protective brotherhood. Blasting News is working with the European Union in the fight against fake news. They were true family and were in Elvis company to the very final day. However, he was just a boy at the time. Billy's family also went with the Presleys when they first moved to Memphis. It was a good meeting. He hated how wide it was and the way it flared. She said that before Elvis's death, she had a strong feeling a tragedy was looming. 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. 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. . Needless to say Elvis knew that cousin Billy Mann was the one who failed the test back in 1957). Nobody checked on him.. 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