People said that he uses cosmetic surgery to improve his appearance and look his best. Billy was 8 years younger than Elvis and grew up with him in Tupelo. But by 1976, Elvis wasn't just getting his uppers and downers from his manager. Dealing with addiction and health issues and having a difficult time adjusting to the shifting cultural climate of the '60s and '70s, Elvis died a Vegas showman rather than a groundbreaking rocker. by. Billy and Elvis grew up together in Tupelo, Mississippi. She said, Yes he is, yes he is. [2] When Smith was five in November of 1948, his family moved along with the Presley family from Tupelo, Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee. By 1976, Elvis had become disenfranchised and unhinged, his drug use, bad health, and financial excess chipping away at his composure. The festival takes place in Tupelo, Mississippi where both Elvis and Billy were born. Alanna Nash, Billy Smith, Marty Lacker. Elvis's closest life-long friend and first cousin, Gene Smith, phoned Gail subsequent to this phone call from Elvis. Residents in Texas were hit by a shocking weather phenomenon on Wednesday as severe thunderstorms dropped massive hailstones that pelted down from the sky. Its not his home.". Earlier, Billy had spoken about how Elvis would recount his favorite Monty Python comedy sketches of BBC. Two respected Elvis aides, Marty Lacker and Elvis's cousin Billy Smith, say that although the body found slumped in the bathroom of Elvis's Graceland mansion on August 16, 1977 was certified dead, the real Elvis was hundreds of miles away. he wanted to marry me', Elvis' friends begged Tom Jones to call The King at the end, Elvis Graceland: Incredible first and last thing The King did there, Elvis and Beverly Hillbillies star Donna Douglas 'shared a spark', Elvis and Tom Jones: Incredible story behind THAT photo. Mirror.co.uk. Billy Smith was born to Travis and Lorraine Smith on April 6, 1943. "Elvis always tried to improve his looks." Some use of "" in your query was not closed by a matching "". Billy, had a heart attack on January 27th and he had 4 stints put in. But then he shared how Lisa Marie herself, Elvis only child, came by their home at the back of Graceland that evening. Packer's broadcasting career . Billy Smith interview on the Day Elvis Presley Died January 2019 Marlowe's Restaurant Carey Rayburn outlawfilms 3.99K subscribers Subscribe 220 15K views 4 years ago Billy Smith. Whats the cause of his death? Elvis' passing is often used as the archetypal rock star death a tragic accident caused by a poor health and drug use. Elvis' cousin Billy Smith was a part of the star's inner circle, The Memphis Mafia. Nobody living spent more time with Elvis but Billy says he and his family have no contact now with the Presleys. According to Billy Smith, Elvis was influenced by the Beatles. But was the King simply ignoring his well-being, or was he having suicidal thoughts? Billy's son, Danny, runs the Youtube channel Memphis Mafia Kid, where the family. [3], After Elvis became famous, Smith's father Travis worked for him as Chief Guard, and the family moved into Graceland. When is their Wedding? Billy says, Actually no, we dont. The reason being someone told him his eyes were so blue and all that, [so] if he had dark hair it would make his eyes stand out.. The Smith's have previously lashed out at the way Graceland is run. A doe-eyed boy from the South whose unique mix of barking and crooning made him both a rebel and a heartthrob, Elvis changed the way the world thought about music, pop culture, and celebrity. Like many stars who became hugely famous before the concept of celebrity handlers had been formalized, Elvis was surrounded by yes-men and sycophants. Billy was 8 years younger than Elvis. There were a lot of rumors circulating at the time that Elvis was alive. The Smith parents, Billy and Jo, according to Stallings, were the last people to hear Elvis sing before he passed away in 1977. In many ways, the Jungle Room was perfect for the task. We havent been in contact with any of them, Jo adds. National Enquirer picture of Elvis Presley in open casket shredded Jun 23, 2008 - The original photo of the famous National Enquirer picture of Elvis Presley lying in his open casket was shredded during a six-year anthrax 2010. And yet, when Elvis died on August 16, 1977, he had become something entirely different from his former self. As an adult, he was an inner member of the Memphis Mafia, catering to the star's needs at home and accompanying him on tour. In Elvis bathroom, the room where he would have a fatal heart attack around 7 hours later, Billy was helping The King dry his jet black hair. Replacing Linda was actress Ginger Alden (above), a woman 20 years Elvis' junior. I turned him over and I knew. 00:00. 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The Smashing Pumpkins frontman performed at the funeral of the singer following her shock death at the age of 54 in January and he has paid tribute to his friend as a "really, really cool" person. His cousin, Billy Smith, has revealed the truth behind those ongoing rumors. Elvis Presley ended up passing away on August 16, 1977. ", Even Tish lives with pain surrounding Elvis' death, which she said came as "a complete shock" to her. Another one of Elvis's cousins, Billy Smith, claimed the singer simply preferred the more common double-A spelling, . Elvis cousin replied: I did. Vernon Presley, son of Elvis, died in June of 1979 of cardiac arrest two years before. Presley, as usual, plays the game while barely moving and playfully attempts to hit Billy with the ball. In doing so, Elvis manages to hit himself with his racquet, bruising his leg. "We did crazy, crazy things. 19 years ago. Check out more of Billys stories about Elvis in the video below. You may right click on the below copies of the article to open the images in a new tab where you may use the magnifier to open in large print for easier reading. So for the "fans" who blame Elvis alone for how he declined and died, I say shame on you. Before Elvis Presley passed away on August 16, 1977, he spent his last night and early morning with his cousin Billy Smith. A Tylenol with codeine was brought up for Ginger, and Billy followed with Elvis's morning sleep packet. Billy Smith was an administrative aid to Elvis Presley, as well as Elvis' first cousin and part of the Memphis Mafia. Smith recalls that the legendary entertainer had some major issues with how his nose looked. When Elvis Presleypassed away in August of '77, he was surrounded by family and members of the Memphis Mafia. Elvis used to sit in Billys room and chat for hours. Billy Smith and cousin Elvis Presley. [9] When Elvis died, Smith was a pallbearer at Elvis' funeral, along with Joe Esposito, Charlie Hodge, Lamar Fike and George C. Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, died from cardiac arrest on January 12, with speculations that her opioid use and sudden weight loss contributed to her . It was but natural that he wanted to look the best. / Billy Smith, the cousin of Elvis Presley talks about his cosmetic surgeries and rumors of his webbed toes! When Elvis was targeted for surveillance and harassment by Hoover's FBI, Gene. Golfers in Australias The Coast Golf Club recently had a wild encounter with a venomous red-bellied black snake. 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. "I need a long rest. Theres no doubt, that changed the course of my life. Elvis Presley died at lunchtime on August 16, 1977 and spent his last evening (in the early hours of that morning) with his cousin Billy Smith. [6][7], At one point, Elvis wanted to speak to President Jimmy Carter about getting George Klein out of some legal trouble. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Gene Smith died on March 2, 1999, believing that he, and his beloved first. Elvis and the Memphis Mafia. And me and Lisa actually went up to the treehouse and we hung out for a while. This is going to be the best tour ever, Elvis said. But when one looks at the last 12 months of Elvis' life, it becomes clear that the truth behind the King Of Rock And Roll's death might have been even stranger than the rumors people spread about him. A fan asked if they stay in contact with the Presley family, and if not, why. Elvis Presley died at the age of just 42-year-old on August 16, 1977 in the upstairs bathroom of Graceland. Moreover, when approached by Vanity Fair, several Elvis experts attested to its seeming authenticity. We feel his presence a lot and thats not getting weird or [makes spooky sounds]., DON'T MISSElvis Presley GHOST appears to Kings cousin 'I freaked out!' Hence they knew a lot about each other. Without Elvis, its not home. It was Rhee who gave Elvis his animal name "Tiger Man." Footage for a planned karate movie financed by Elvis. Got to a point where Id go to sleep, itd be early in the morning and I would hear him calling me. The first one was in 1957 and the other one in 1975. Whether it was something else or whatever, whatever it could have been, there have been things even Ive talked [about] on the videos where you get feelingsor we get to talking or strange things happen. Billy Smith II/Houston Chronicle Gallery Furniture's Jim McIngvale gives a tour of the damaged warehouse on Thursday, June 4, 2009 in Houston, TX. Fox NFL Reporter Jay Glazar is committed to girlfriend Rosie Tenison, Bachelor alum Peter Weber split with girlfriend Kelley Flanaganafter three years of on-and-off dating, MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo dies a day ahead of the new season premiere, Shaquil Barretts 2-years-old daughter dies after drowning in swimming pool. Appearing on SiriusXM's 'The Howard Stern Show', he said: "She was . Danny and Joey Smith discussed the matter during an . Years after his death, Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra had a very open conversation. After playing for a couple of hours in Elvis personal court at Graceland, they all headed back to the mansion around 6:15am and Billy went upstairs with The King. Elvis is gone. Billy Smith said :"that guy looks like he had a facelift. I dont know, youd have to ask them. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Eight Rare Photos Of Elvis Presley When He Was Serving In The Army, Writing Lines Exploring The Tedious Yet Creative Punishment, Why It Is So Unusual To Find An Original Bob Ross Painting. When the King of Rock and Roll died while on . They were not allowed to take the trailer that Elvis had purchased for them that they had lived in on the Graceland property. ", READ MORE:Elvis: June Carter Cash's son on her 'secret affair' with The King. Priscilla has got to live without Elvis & Lisa Marie, she will get her karma everyday on earth. "A few speculated and began telling untruths regarding Elvis and me which were completely unwarranted, mean spirited and wrong.". He had a private doctor who would prescribe him any pill he asked for, according to a People Magazine storyshortly after his death. That is disrespectful to Elvis.". 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. Billy and Jo returned home before receiving a phone call just hours later that Ginger had found Elvis dead on the bathroom floor around 1:30 p.m. the same afternoon. I dont know how you can look any better, but he did.. Kane & Katelyn Brown Sing Romantic Thank God Duet At Stagecoach, NASA Astronaut Performs National Anthem Before NCAA Championship Game, Alanis Morissette Teams Up With Rising Stars For You Oughta Know At CMT Music Awards, Carly Pearce Pours Her Heart Into CMT Music Awards Performance Of What He Didnt Do, Kelly Clarkson Says Its A Difficult Thing To Co-Parent With Ex Brandon Blackstock, Koala Causes 6-Car Pileup on Australian Highway. As far as I'm aware, the plan for rehab was already in the works and set up. Presleys 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. Priscilla pointed out that Elvis had written a note to friend and "Memphis Mafia" member Joe Esposito, which stated, "I'm sick and tired of my life. Larry Geller, Joe Esposito, and Billy Smith. Billy Smith was Elvis' first cousin, the son of Gladys Presley's oldest brother. Elvis and Blue Hawaii star 'We lived together. Dr. George Nichopoulos, aka "Dr. Nick," traveled with Elvis, and carried three suitcases of pills to make sure he could fulfill any of Elvis' needs. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. Billy was 8 years younger than Elvis and grew up with him in Tupelo. [2] When Smith was five in November of 1948, his family moved along with the Presley family from Tupelo, Mississippi to Memphis . Dealing with addiction and health issues and having a difficult time adjusting to the shifting cultural climate of the '60s and '70s, Elvis died a Vegas showman rather than a groundbreaking rocker. So he went and called for his father Billy who ran for the phone. In fact, Billy and his wife Jo lived on the grounds of Graceland behind the main house for years. Im sure theres some way they could sort that out. On the Memphis Mafia Kid YouTube channel, Billy recalled the last conversation he had with the music icon. Many would later wonder if this was because Elvis knew somewhere deep down that he would never play again and wanted to shout out all of those who made his career possible. Always the night owl who slept through the day, The King and his girlfriend Ginger Alden had called up the Memphis Mafia member and his wife Jo around 3:30am for a game of racquetball. Her dad, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, also died of heart. Always the night owl who slept through the day, The King and his girlfriend Ginger Alden had called up the Memphis Mafia member and his wife Jo around 3:30am for a game of racquetball. Billy Smith, Elvis' first cousin is recovering from a heart attack. ORION ELVIS/JESSE DOCUMENTATION IMAGES, ORION PICTURES MUCH OF THE MATERIAL ORIGINATED FROM ME, ELVISS FORMER EMPLOYEES TELL OF THE RETIREMENT OF ELVIS IN 1977, AN EXAMPLE OF HOW ELVIS/JESSE TOLD US THINGS LONG BEFORE THE PUBLIC KNEW, COMMENTS FROM FRIENDS OF JESSE AND MYSELF, Lisa Marie on Larry King in 2003 discomfort over Larrys question. Its not Elvis. The controversies are in the past, and he has a new outlook along with plans for a box set of unreleased Zwan . When Elvis died on Aug. 16, 1977, he was only 42. One asks if the Presley side of the family have stayed in contact and, if not, why. He added: His presence was so strong while he was alive I guess it carried over even after his death. Eight years younger than The King, Billy grew up with his own family in a home in Graceland's grounds and when he married his wife Jo, they also lived behind the main house. Legends: Billy Smith; Billy Smith sitting on Colonel Parker's lap during a break of shooting Frankie and Johnny e Junior Smith with Elvis, in New York, with his date, in 1956 (Junior is sitting behing Elvis). Elvis just fainted.' After his death, there were still family members living on the Tennessee mansion property including his cousin Billy Smith. Elvis approved of the idea, and the label sent a studio truck to his home. Once the light's gone, you have to look for something else." Priscilla and Lisa make a new life in Beverly Hills While this is a cruel and derogatory way to describe someone dealing with personal health problems, it's undeniable that Elvis' eating and weight issues colored his last year on Earth. READ MORE:Elvis Presley final years pictures shared by Linda Thompson. He thought it made him look better and that he needed it, Billy reveals. It was claimed that over the last 20 months of Elvis' life, Dr. Nick prescribed him over 12,000 pills. Billy's son, Danny, runs the Youtube channel Memphis Mafia Kid, where the family post their memories of the star. The setlist included many of his classic hits like "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel," and "Jailhouse Rock," as well as newer numbers like "Hurt" and his cover of "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Billy Smith - Elvis's first cousin and the person he reputedly loved most after his own mother - Marty Lacker - best man at his wedding and foreman of the 'Memphis Mafia', the King's handpicked group of gatekeepers and confidants - and Lamar Fike - the touring crew member who accompanied him into the Army - were with Elvis . Actually no, we dont. In fact, I guess that was the biggest reason I left Graceland. Therefore, Billy was very close to Elvis and knew many of his secrets. Smith is frequently cited as one of Elvis' longest and most devoted friends and family members. There were often rumors of Elvis undergoing cosmetic surgerylike facelifts and dying his hair. Smith spent most of that year with Elvis, even when Elvis had begun pushing others away. JESSES HANDWRITTEN LETTERS WHICH WERE PUBLISHED IN THE BOOK, ELVIS/JESSE DID NOT PROMISE TO COME OUT IN 2002HERE IS THE PROOF, THE TRUTH ABOUT WHY ELVIS/JESSE DID NOT APPEAR IN 2002, JESSES LETTER TO ME INDICATING THAT HE IS NOT COMING OUT IN 2002, MY EMAIL TO DR. 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Ewan McGregor Is In A Happy Relationship With Mary Elizabeth Winstead After The End Of His 22 Years Long Marriage! Therefore, I chose to create a 2nd site to pick up and carry forward in the tradition of my original site. Without him, it's a home but its not the same. When he lived at Graceland from 1957 until his death, Presley had an open-door policy with his Memphis Mafia. Along with his wife Jo, he and their two sons lived in a trailer in the back yard. 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. If he didn't prescribe the pills to Elvis, someone else would, and at least this way he wouldn't get them off the street. 4 a.m.: Elvis wakes up first cousin Billy Smith and his wife, Jo, to request they play a game of racquetball with him. Jul 10, 2019 - 206 Likes, 7 Comments - elvis aaron presley (@forever.presley) on Instagram: "Elvis's first cousin, Billy Smith with his wife, Jo Smith. He had lived at Graceland for 20 years. Billy, is reportedly recovering well. Linda Hood Sigmon's Truth Elvis Presley approved website, LISTEN TO ALL 15 OF ELVIS 2011 SONGS FROM THE CD . But Billy said that the rumor about the webbed toes of Elvis could be true but he is not sure about it. Fortunately, there is one rare photograph that captures the King of Rock & Roll on the day he died, returning home from a dentist appointment in the early morning. There were rumors afloat that Elvis had resorted to cosmetic surgery to have some great exceptional looks of his time. 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The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. Eight years younger than The King, Billy grew up with his own family in a home in Graceland's grounds and when he married his wife Jo, they also lived behind the main house. The claims are . Smith was part of The Kings Memphis Mafia entourage for decades. And I even got up and got Jo up too. "He was the light that shined on everybody. Elvis Presleys mother was Gladys Smith and her elder brothers son is Billy Smith. After a very long battle with decreasing health and increasing substance abuse. Elvis is buried next to his parents, Gladys and Vernon, plus his grandmother Minnie. A MAN SO LOVED TRIBUTE SONG FOR ELVIS/JESSES 80TH BIRTHDAY, CURRENT NEWS AND EVENTS INDEX OF PAGE LINKS. ", What The Final 12 Months Of Elvis' Life Were Like, a 2019 interview with Elvis' Australian fan club. Elvis funeral took place just two days later and he was buried next to his mother Gladys in Forest Hill Cemetery, before both were moved to Gracelands Meditation Garden where their graves are to this day. He was found there by Ginger Alden around 2 p.m. on August 16. WATCH, Elvis Presleys 86th birthday celebrated by Linda Thompson, Elvis Presley's ex-girlfriend believes he is in 'another dimension', Elvis Presley: Linda Thompson on The Kings webbed toes and dyed hair, Sir Tom Jones told in early career to be less like Elvis Presley. Billy's family also went with the Presleys when they first moved to Memphis. Given his pill dependency and excessive weight, some might assume that Elvis spent the day before his death lying in bed eating or doing drugs. The comment was particularly personal because Elvis did not talk about his shows very often. Former NFL player Chris Smith has died. During many shows, the audience wouldn't be able to understand what he was saying, and he would often leave the stage early, unable to continue. 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. As a young man embracing both a punishing work schedule and the stresses of newfound celebrity, Elvis was under a tremendous amount of pressure. including Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Harry Belafonte, Johnny Cash, Anne Murray, Jane's Addiction and Sarah . Get Ready To Satisfy Your Wendys Chili Cravings Anytime, Anywhere Find Out How! Elvis autopsy tools are put up for auction . It was Elvis other cousin Patsy Gamble on the phone and she told Joey to get his dad. Jo said how Elvis was the centre of their lives and how they dont like going back to Graceland today. But it was when Billy was near the front of Graceland and he saw the upstairs windows that he says he felt something. This page was last edited on 16 March 2015, at 18:35. To hear more about Billy Smiths time growing up with Elvis Presley back in the day, take a look at the interview video below! Danny and Joey, the sons of Elvis' first cousin Billy Smith, said Presley had a fun childhood at the home. He had fled in a black camper van with a mysterious lover known only as Maria. Moody Blue, released in February 1977, was a mix of live recordings and new studio tracks, containing two of Presley's most widely regarded songs. "Elvis was Graceland," says his cousin Billy Smith, for years one of the singer's close aides and now a maintenance man on the Illinois Central-Gulf Railroad. Never even crossed my mind that it was Elvis or that that could possibly happen to him.. What confused some people, though, was that Elvis took a portion of the show to introduce everyone from his life onstage. This article "Billy Smith (Memphis Mafia)" is from Wikipedia. The two had ventured upstairs to the bathroom, where Billy helped Elvis dry his hair.
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