She worried a lot, and she was not in good health. Billy Smith. Billy was 8 years younger than Elvis and grew up with him in Tupelo. After Elvis died, Smith and his wife Jo moved to Mississippi to be closer to her family. [1], Smith has given numerous interviews for a range of media that have covered Elvis. She said, My Daddys dead, my Daddys dead., I cant even tell you what I felt, I was stunned and paralyzed. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Elvis' father Vernon increasingly distrusted and disliked many members of the Memphis Mafia as Elvis' financial condition deteriorated in 1972. Billy: He did practice, but it was at the studio. EIN: I believe that you brought Jerry Schilling into the group. Express. We all loved him and had a job to do. But Elvis had all kinds of people working for him - black, white, Jews, Italians, Mexicans. Bobby and l were always within a mile or two of Elvis. [citation needed], Presley and his friends and employees also adopted the acronym TCB which meant "Taking Care of Business". 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. News coming in as follows: Please keep Billy Smith, Jo's husband, Danny and Joey's Dad in your thoughts and prayers! See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. See Photos. Billy: Junior Smith was Gene's older brother and his real name was Carroll. Very early on I remember once when Elvis pulled me out of a garbage can! 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. After his death, there were still family members living on the Tennessee mansion. What did you see of his personal quest at the time and his visits to the Self Realization Park? 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. Elvis made the rules and decisions when it came to me, and most of the other guys. The couple answered fans questions recently on their YouTube channel Memphis Mafia Kid. Contents 1 Biography 2 With Elvis 3 Later life 4 References Biography [ edit] 15 distinct works. Billy: I don't know about Joe being paid by Colonel. 1034 Auburn Drive, Memphis. Dedicated Presley fans are well aware of the controversy that has surrounded Presley's death from day one. Billy Smith is known for Elvis (1979), Elvis: Tortured Soul (2022) and Elvis: The Final Hours (2018). "Elvis Presley is the greatest cultural force in the 20th century. I'm in terrible pain.' Some did better than others, but still we each had a purpose. Elvis and Vernon knew how far to push. That's the same white house that Elvis and I tore down with the bulldozer to make more room to ride the horses. Click here for Part Two: Billy talks about Elvis' Girls, Elvis' Final Years, his relationship with EPE, 'Elvis By The Presleys' and more. When Presley was rushed to the hospital, Billy Smith and his wife were the first to know. 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. He was Junior's brother. The. Elvis and Billy were both born in Tupelo, Mississippi, before their families moved to Memphis, Tennessee. Junior was at my house in my bed when he died. Nevertheless, Elvis' cousin and Memphis Mafia member Billy Smith has shared an insight into the star's lavish bedroom. [9] When Elvis died, Smith was a pallbearer at Elvis' funeral, along with Joe Esposito, Charlie Hodge, Lamar Fike and George C. Can you confirm the story? Find your friends on Facebook. He wanted to know why I didn't come to Graceland (Elvis's Memphis home) anymore. 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. Smith recalls that the legendary entertainer had some major issues with how his nose looked. But stranger things have happened. 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]. Elvis spoke up and said, "If you guys aren't going to say anything, I'm going to bed." EIN: As most people know, Elvis father Vernon went to jail for forging a cheque. Billy: He was never fond of working. And, the singer bought 'truckloads' of toys for her sons. We lived in a big-white house that was on the property. 'He was so wonderful. "Some of the Memphis Mafia would buy up to $15,000 worth of fireworks in today's money, including skyrockets, baby giants, firecrackers, and chasers, which moved rapidly and unpredictably until they exploded. Elvis and Aunt Gladys had a very quick temper, and I have seen the bad side of both when they were mad or upset. we were all three there talking for hours about everything in the world! Billy Smith also claims that Elvis underwent two face life procedures, the first one being in 1957, and the second in 1975 just two years before his untimely death on August 16, 1977. 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? [3], After Elvis became famous, Smith's father Travis worked for him as Chief Guard, and the family moved into Graceland. People named Billy Smith. [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. 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. we were family. Billy: My father Travis was the first Gate Guard that Elvis had. However, he had a couple of people teach him how to write his name so he could sign, Travis Smith. Billy Smith was interviewed by Piers Beagley for EIN, January 2006. In their new home city they shared a house, with the Presleys downstairs and the Smiths upstairs. Greeks.. . Elvis death: Is Gracelands upstairs preserved just as King left it? And was late for work many times. He also had not only one but two facelifts in his lifetime, one in 1957 and the other in 1975. All the crew loved him, and they were always so nice to his boys (us). The interesting part will not be the cartoon itself, but the fact that the Elvis character is working undercover as a government spy. 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. 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. Billy Smith was Elvis' first cousin, the son of Gladys Presley's oldest brother. Joined: Mon Feb 02, 2015 1:57 pm. Some closer than others, but still we stood up for each other no matter what. 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. 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. Billy is in the far left of this photo. The publication of the book bothered Elvis on a personal and professional level during the last two weeks of his life. 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. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. and a newspaper reporter picked up the story. [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. EIN: Can you tell us a little about Junior Smith your other cousin? Billy: Yes, l remember when he was discouraged about the quality of his movies. Marty Lacker and Elvis' cousin, Billy Smith, were probably the closest true friends of Elvis according to some in the group. When Smith became old enough he worked for Elvis as well as a member of the Memphis Mafia, eventually living at Graceland separately from his family. [8] Elvis' wife Priscilla helped with the creation of this logo on a flight through stormy conditions. Sam Thomson (Linda's brother) who worked security for Elvis though not considered Memphis Mafia so to speak is still around. Billy Stanley, her son by a previous marriage, called her and said Elvis was offering $5,000 if she would telephone him, she said. Recently, Billy Smith opened up about what it was like watching Elvis Presley work in the studio back in 1958. 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." When Elvis Presley shot to fame he needed security so ended up hiring his mother Gladys brother, Travis Smith, to be his first Graceland guard. book. What was his relationship like with Elvis? 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. Elam always looked like he was about to do something really painful to you. And it was in 1967 that Elvis suggested they make a personal pledge between the two of them. "[11] noted Buzz Cason. Elvis Aaron Presley : Revelations from the Memphis Mafia, The Blue Correspondence, Everton Season 1889 - 1890, The Blue Correspondence, Everton Season 1888-89. Do you still see him or have any contact? After all, Smith is the Kings cousin. Elvis and his friends got out of the two cars and someone in the crowd yelled, "Who are they, the Mafia?" Go to a different show every night, then pick up a bunch of women afterwards, go party the next night. She was generous like Elvis, but she also had a quick temper. Some members of this inner circle became close friends who served as replacements for the normal everyday friendships Presley's fame would not allow. Smith recalls that the legendary entertainer had some major issues with how his nose looked. See Photos. Can you clarify once & for all whether you saw Elvis being obviously racist in anyway? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. EIN: Do you remember when Elvis started complaining about the quality of his movies going downhill? I think I need to see a Doctor." 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. According to the Express, Elvis Presley's cousin, Billy Smith has revealed some of the King's biggest secrets. He never betrayed me again. [11] Smith went on to work at the Illinois Central-Gulf Railroad as a maintenance man. Billy Smith was just a kid but he knew that he was witnessing greatness. He was my hero. "The Memphis Mafia" was with Elvis almost twenty-four hours a day, at least one or two of them. Thus family members and friends of his youth were very important to him. He decided to prove to me that it would never happen again, and that's how the pledge came about. 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. 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. There is often talk of Elvis practising with Johnny Burnette and his brother around this time. 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". [1] Contents 1 Playing career He had to get in the studio and cut a few singles while he was home. The annual Elvis Presley Tupelo Festival went ahead as planned this year after taking last year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She also opened up about the devastating phone call relaying his death to her. Log In. Billy Smith was Elvis' first cousin, the son of Gladys Presley's oldest brother. The series will be an animated (cartoon) titled "Agent King." Sometimes Tracy would stay down there at the gate with Daddy and pretend he was a gate guard. Both Elvis and his cousin were born in Tupelo, Mississippi before their families later moved to Memphis, Tennessee. (EIN Note Billys full story about The Pledge is also featured in the book Elvis & the Memphis Mafia) He hated how wide it was and the way it flared. EIN: In the mid-sixties Elvis seemed to need a new avenue of exploration or interest. Click to buy "Elvis and the Memphis Mafia", (the eagerly anticipated re-issue of "Elvis Aaron Presley: Revelations of the Memphis Mafia", Click to view the "Memphis Mafia" website, Click to read Marty Lacker's interview with EIN, Click to read Lamar Fike's interview with EIN, Click to read EIN's article 'Elvis was Not a Racist', "Elvis Presley is the supreme socio-cultural icon in the history of pop culture", " Elvis is the 'glue' which holds our society together.which subconciously gives our world meaning", "Eventually everybody has to die, except Elvis", "He is the "Big Bang", and the universe he detonated is still expanding, the pieces are still flying", "I think Elvis Presley will never be solved", "He was the most popular man that ever walked on this planet since Christ himself was here", "When I first heard Elvis' voice I just knew I wasn't going to work for anybodyhearing him for the first time was like busting out of jail", "When we were kids growing up in Liverpool, all we ever wanted was to be Elvis Presley", Elvis would be alive and all the impersonators would be dead", (EIN Note Billys full story about The Pledge is also featured in the book Elvis & the Memphis Mafia), Subscribe to EIN's FREE weekly newsletter, Selected back issues of EIN's FREE weekly newsletter, DVD: A Tribute To The King (Scotty Moore), Book: Elvis Aaron Presley: A Candle In The Wind, Elvis That's The Way It Is: 1970 vs. 2001, The man who bought Elvis (Robert Sillerman), Elvis on The Creative Edge - Part 2 - The CD, 'Elvis Seriously'- Why is Elvis' voice too often ignored, How & where to sell your Elvis collection, Elvis & other major artists miss out on Grammy Awards, Listen to the Elvis "strung out" in Vegas audio, View video of "All Shook Up" opening night on Broadway, Billy Smith, Marty Lacker & Lamar Fike have all recently been involved in the re-issue of the excellent book Elvis & The Memphis Mafia. 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. 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. Being both family, and also a member of the Memphis Mafia, Billy Smith was probably the closest friend that Elvis ever had. While Elvis uncle would drive around Graceland in a three-wheeled golf cart, which had to be charged up every six hours. His former wife weeps when she talks about the deaths of her stepson and his father. Elvis cared a lot about Daddy, he did. While his wife Jo added: He had a lot of respect for him.. Stephanie-Billy Smith. To find out in detail which cookies we use on the site, read our. In fact, Billy and his wife Jo lived on the grounds of Graceland behind the main house for years. For Vernon the book was proof of his long-held distrust and dislike not just of those three but of the whole of the Memphis Mafia "[11] Even George Klein, who chastised and shunned other members of the group for writing books about Elvis, ended up writing a book as well. Once married he & his wife Jo lived behind the main Graceland house except for a few years when Billy worked on the railroad. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. blue eyes and lighter skin. Billy: I don't remember anything about him practicing with Johnny Burnett or his brother. Only Billy and Jerry are still around from those in th. So did Junior! Can you tell us if this is true? [4], In high school, Smith was a wide receiver on the football team. He had a heart attack and 4 stints put in. In these cases Presley paid salaries, but most lived off fringe benefits such as gifts, cars, houses and bonuses. Do you recall any of this & were you lucky enough to see Elvis first play in a kind rock n roll band? Professional handlers and celebrity security experts had not yet evolved. He had the intelligence of a twelve year old but he was a kind man. 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. The series is co-created by Priscilla Presley. Travis was illiterate and when fans at Gracelands gates asked him for his autograph he would put them off since he couldnt read or write. Billy Smith is one of those great sources of Elvis Presley information. 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]. We have spent days in his room reading and studying. Joe Esposito handled money and cross referenced the extensive travel arrangements. Elvis tried to see to it that we all worked in his movies. Billy: With Elvis, all the movies were fun. He said they were all just alike, basically. They drove bumper cars in Las Vegas Valley, rode horses in California and hung out at Graceland. They were not allowed to take the trailer that Elvis had purchased for them that they had lived in on the Graceland property. [6][7], At one point, Elvis wanted to speak to President Jimmy Carter about getting George Klein out of some legal trouble. Top. Billy: I saw Jerry at Richard's (Davis) funeral about two years ago. Dark skin, dark eyes, and high cheeks. Jerry still lives in the house in LA that Elvis bought him in 1974 and is still involved in Elvis projects. . He had his expressions and he even had a bad eye like Elam. Was it talked about within the family or was it a surprise for you when your cousin was suddenly on the radio? Please tell us about it. 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. 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. Billy with Elvis before leaving for Germany & the army in 1958. Elvis was very intelligent. 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. Isaid, hello and she said, Linda. I said, hey, she said, Its Lisa. I said, I know who this is, you little goobernickel. It was a pet name Elvis and I had for her, Thompson explained, according to aExpress.co.ukreport. Elvis saw me as he passed and pulled me out! EIN: Perhaps Elvis' most famous abode before becoming famous was the Lauderdale Courts apartment. 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. Afterwards we both cried like crazy and I'll remember it as long as I live. So, he watched from a distance. Billy: Uncle Tracy had a fever when he was a child, and it caused him to be slow. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. Billy also tackles the rumor that Elvis had webbed toes. 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." Marty Lacker states, "Everyone had assigned responsibilities and they were far from leeches, hangers on or whatever else they were called. 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. He hated how wide it was and the way it flared. He won four Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders and was the first goalie to be credited with a goal in the NHL. At the same time, much of the lore of Presleys life has become family history. 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 ! Uncle Vernon and Daddy looked for jobs and they even wore out the soles of their shoes. EIN: Few fans know the story of your uncle, Tracy Smith. He felt comfortable with me and trusted me. Billy Smith was born to Travis and Lorraine Smith on April 6, 1943. Please share his story with us. He always seemed to want me around him and was very protective of me. We had so many memorable times on the set!! 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. Billy's family also went with the Presleys when they first moved to Memphis. EIN: Whats your earliest memory of Elvis? "[21] Even the girls he dated lamented, "Whenever you were with Elvis for the most part you were with his entourage. 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. Since the late 1970s, some former members of the Memphis Mafia have written books on Elvis. Was he really as lazy as often portrayed - and can you comment on your quote (in the book Elvis & the Memphis Mafia) that "Vernon always wanted more of everything, except responsibility"! This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Billy Smith (ice hockey) William John Smith (born December 12, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. We havent been in contact with any of them, Jo adds. You can hear in his tone, in his measured responses, that he adored Elvis. He said how his father worked for the. "[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. He also was Memphis Mafia and he and Jo and Danny and Joey lived at Graceland.. What was that night like for you and why didnt you run a tape recording of it?! Elvis always took great pride in his hair. Billy was 8 years younger than Elvis and grew up with him in Tupelo. That was a lot different and I remember that it took a while for everyone to get jobs, and one of my daddy's cousins stole all the money we had, and my daddy's new socks. Dictionary.com adds 'hellscape,' 'woke' and 311 other new terms. We will keep you updated with the news you shouldnt miss. This first referred to their image, as they usually cruised the city in black mohair suits and dark sunglasses. 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. And he loved big orchestras. Did Elvis understand? 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 is one of those great sources of Elvis Presley information. Sometimes he would have a bad dream and come looking for me to talk to, and he would actually fall asleep in our bed with us. But if so, he would not have been surprised to hear if Presley had them surgically separated. Nobody checked on him.. 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. He left behind an undying legacy. 'I called and said, 'Elvis, what in the world is wrong?' In 2017 Smith was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history. Joe Esposito served as Elvis' chief road manager and personal aide for 17 years. "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. EIN: Cousin Billy Mann. We took our kids with us so it made it a lot better. At nearly 800 pages the book is justifiably acclaimed as one of the. We promised each other. Alternatively, fans can go to Graceland and learn volumes about Presley, his life, and his family. Click on the topic that interests you to follow it. To get inside you need no key. See Photos. Billy: One thing Uncle Vernon was good at was numbers, especially if dollar signs were in front of them! I was little, and I was trying to get some bananas out that the man from the fruit stand had thrown away. Billy Smith, Elvis's first cousin, confirms that the boy in the photo is indeed his relative. 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