I know youll do everything you can to make it as good as you can., READ MORE:Elvis Presley: The last two songs he sang the day he died at Graceland. Stars War and Harry Potter Paul Grant dies at age of 56! [3], After Elvis became famous, Smith's father Travis worked for him as Chief Guard, and the family moved into Graceland. Billy's father Travis Smith was the brother of Elvis' mother Gladys and became the main guard at Graceland. Billy Smith said :"that guy looks like he had a facelift. Elvis Presley's Family Calls Graceland Disrespectful - DoYouRemember? Smith was part of The Kings Memphis Mafia entourage for decades. JESSES BOOK THE TRUTH ABOUT ELVIS ARON PRESLEY IN HIS OWN WORDS. Billy Miller, a member of the Memphis Mafia, received a note dated January 1977 from Elvis and had reportedly kept it under wraps until now. It was but natural that he wanted to look the best. Elvis Cousin Gene Smith - narkive Bobby died a tragic death by falling into a boiling vat of chemicals at work in Memphis about 1968. But was the King simply ignoring his well-being, or was he having suicidal thoughts? Gladys Smith, Elvis' mother, was only 17 years old when she married Vernon. Billy Smith, age 68, of Austin, Texas passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023. 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.. This page was last edited on 16 March 2015, at 18:35. According to the New York Daily News, by the end of his life Elvis was consuming enough calories to feed several people every day. The annual Elvis Presley Tupelo Festival went ahead as planned this year after taking last year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, Billy and his wife Jo lived on the grounds of Graceland behind the main house for years. Billy Corgan found Lisa Marie Presley's death "really hard". Beloved DWTS judge has died, see all the celebrities we lost this - MSN including Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Harry Belafonte, Johnny Cash, Anne Murray, Jane's Addiction and Sarah . Once the light's gone, you have to look for something else." Priscilla and Lisa make a new life in Beverly Hills 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." Smith went on to . SCROLL DOWN TO WATCH THE FULL VIDEO, Elvis begged girlfriend Anita not to expose Priscilla affair, Kiss: Paul Stanley confirms the end for the band 'Time to stop'. "He knew what he was doing," she said, "and people go, 'Why didn't anyone do anything?" S Club 7 Singer has died at the age of 46. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. Therefore, I chose to create a 2nd site to pick up and carry forward in the tradition of my original site. He verified later that it was Elvis, himself, who phoned her in Oct. 1988. During a recent question and answer session, Smith and his wife Jo opened up about their estranged relationship with the Presley family. Additionally, some of Elvis' family and friends would live on the property, including his cousin Billy Smith and his family. 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In fact, the pair chatted about the future. But Elvis never confirmed them. This is going to be the best tour ever, Elvis said. In a new video from his son Dannys YouTube channel Memphis Mafia Kid found below, Billy was answering fan questions when one came up asking: Did you ever sense a presence at Graceland?. Elvis Presley Last Day and Death FAQ - LiveAbout And to my knowledge, I dont ever think Ive seen my Daddy cry like that before., He remembered Billy telling his mother Jo: Hes gone Jo hes gone. 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The comment was particularly personal because Elvis did not talk about his shows very often. Thompson, a former beauty queen who dated Elvis from July 1972 to late 1976, spoke about her time with Presley at the event. She died Dec 30, 1976, so I'm guessing Elvis paid for the funeral expenses since she is so close in proximity to Gladys' grave at Forest Lawn Elvis had another cousin, Bobby Smith, brother to Gene who was very close to him. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Get ready to stock up on your favorite Wendys chili because its about to be available to purchase in grocery stores across the country. 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. It was huge, and its shag carpeting naturally absorbed ambient sound, although the fake waterfall did have to be turned off. This kitschy new incarnation of his identity at the time of his death what many refer to as "Old Elvis" led to him becoming a new sort of posthumous icon, with many claiming his passing was faked and that Elvis was either alive on a private island somewhere or abducted by aliens. Billy Smith, Elvis' - Elvis Presley fans of Nashville | Facebook The Memphis Mafia member hopped on his motorbike there and understandably says he was too upset to see the body of the man hed been speaking with so warmly just a few hours prior. Her dad, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, also died of heart. 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. [6][7], At one point, Elvis wanted to speak to President Jimmy Carter about getting George Klein out of some legal trouble. Billy Smith interview on the Day Elvis Presley Died January 2019 Billy Smith is not only Elvis' first cousin but a former member of the singer'sinner Mafia circle. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. For fans of rock and roll everywhere, the King's death was a monumental blow. I turned him over and I knew. Titled Elvis: What Happened?, the book offered the public its first look into Presley's drug use and sex life. Golfers in Australias The Coast Golf Club recently had a wild encounter with a venomous red-bellied black snake. Billy added that Elvis might have got the webbed toes surgically corrected. She never faught for Elvis , she was only after money. After concluding the game at Elvis personal Graceland court, the group made their way to the mansion just after six in the morning. Danny and Joey Smith discussed the matter during an . Speaking with Elvis expert Billy Stallings Spa Guy, Joey said he remembered he was . loyal and devoted to Elvis. Elvis was scheduled to fly to Portland, Maine that evening to perform at a string of concerts. 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. 13h; 5 Replies. By 1977, Elvis had lost all interest in recording new music. That was the only thing we ever knewIts like a light switch turned off. cousin, Elvis Presley, would one day be vindicated. I dont know how you can look any better, but he did., RELATED: Eight Rare Photos Of Elvis Presley When He Was Serving In The Army, Elvis also dyed his hair jet black often. 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. In September 2022, Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn released their first duet together. Four people have made these cancer claims. 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. Ewan McGregor Is In A Happy Relationship With Mary Elizabeth Winstead After The End Of His 22 Years Long Marriage! 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 . Billy, is reportedly recovering well. Vernon Presley suffered a heart attack in the spring of 1975, just two years before Elvis' death. That haunts me.". 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). When Elvis died on Aug. 16, 1977, he was only 42. "It doesn't get better than that. Elvis Aaron Presley died August 16, 1977, at the age of 42. 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. Hence they knew a lot about each other. Just nine-years-old, she ended up hanging out with Joey up at his treehouse there. Billy's family also went with the Presleys when they first moved to Memphis. His father is Billy Smith, Elvis' cousin and nephew to The King's mother Gladys who had died in 1958. 'It was really hard': Billy Corgan on the death of his friend Lisa The Smith's have previously lashed out at the way Graceland is run. Billy was 8 years younger than Elvis and grew up with him in Tupelo. Copyright LindaHoodSigmonsTruth.com May, 2009 2020 All rights reserved. Billy Smith - EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki He said: Mom and Daddy were in the bedroom because they were asleep. Billy says, Actually no, we dont. Billy continued: Id get dressed and Id go out to Graceland and for some reason I always looked up at his office window because I felt like he was calling me and he was looking out the window. It was claimed that over the last 20 months of Elvis' life, Dr. Nick prescribed him over 12,000 pills. 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. Elvis as a Teen? See a Never-Before-Published Photo From His Hometown But in 1976, all three were fired to "cut back on expenses." Billy answered and she told him the tragic news that Elvis was gone and hed been taken to the hospital. [4], In high school, Smith was a wide receiver on the football team. Equally cryptic for some were the parting words the King said as he left the stage: "We'll meet again. Recently, Billy Smith who is the cousin of the late Elvis Presley addressed these rumors and threw more light on them. . After Elvis died, Smith and his wife Jo moved to Mississippi to be closer to her family. Replacing Linda was actress Ginger Alden (above), a woman 20 years Elvis' junior. To hear more about Billy Smiths time growing up with Elvis Presley back in the day, take a look at the interview video below! if(typeof utag_data.ads.fb_pixel!=="undefined"&&utag_data.ads.fb_pixel==!0){!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script','https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js');fbq('init','568781449942811');fbq('track','PageView')}. 2008. It was there, in October 1976, that Elvis recorded his final studio sessions, resulting in some of his most memorable and emotionally crushing material to date. Like many stars who became hugely famous before the concept of celebrity handlers had been formalized, Elvis was surrounded by yes-men and sycophants. FOX 8 REPORT 2008, FOX 8 May 24, 2004 Elvis/Jesse Dr. Hinton update to 2002 report, FOX 8 May 24, 2004 very brief excerpt from the reportdetails the DEA investigation and result, YOUTUBE VISIT MY CHANNEL FOR MORE DOCUMENTATION. Tuesday, 2nd May 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. 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? In doing so, Elvis manages to hit himself with his racquet, bruising his leg. Elvis and the Memphis Mafia. Whats the cause of his death? Elvis used to dye his hair black and Billy revealed the reason: 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.. Alanna Nash, Billy Smith, Marty Lacker. Smith recalls that the legendary entertainer had some major issues with how his nose looked. Elvis Presley was a great actor and pop singer. Some [back] thenall through the years and now. 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. Billy Corgan Is Happy If Anyone Listens to the New Smashing Pumpkins Album. Following his death in 1977, Graceland was left to his only child Lisa Marie and the Memphis mansion was opened as a museum to the public in 1982. 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. 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. Also buried next to Elvis and Gladys are his father Vernon, grandmother Minnie and grandson Benjamin. The gang held various roles, from sounding boards for Presley's personal problems to helping him wade through crowds of rabid fans. "Not getting to know them well, shortly after Elvis passed away, I was extremely disappointed to see the character of some that Elvis had around him," she said in a 2019 interview with Elvis' Australian fan club while promoting her book Elvis and Ginger: Elvis Presley's Fiance and Last Love Finally Tells Her Story. Elvis Presley's Cousin Says He Has 'No Contact' With - Outsider 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. 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. Billy Smith - Interview - Elvis Information Network . The game is called off. Billy Smith, the cousin of Elvis Presley talks about his cosmetic The King had suffered a fatal heart attack while using the upstairs bathroom at Graceland. When Elvis Presleypassed away in August of '77, he was surrounded by family and members of the Memphis Mafia. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. WATCH[ELVIS GHOST]Elvis Presleys 86th birthday celebrated by Linda Thompson[ELVIS BIRTHDAY]Elvis Presley's ex-girlfriend believes he is in 'another dimension'[ELVIS DEATH]. As he had in recent gigs, Elvis appeared overweight and at times winded but was reported to have given a solid performance overall.

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