Billy was 8 years younger than Elvis. Its not Elvis. For the latest video, Billy, Danny and Jo answer questions sent in by fans. For more of these throwback videos, check out our YouTube Channel! The festival takes place in Tupelo, Mississippi where both Elvis and Billy were born. [10] Besides Ginger Alden, Smith and his wife Jo had been the last people to see Elvis alive. Elvis Presley shot to fame in 1956 but just two years later his beloved mother Gladys died of heart failure at the age of just 46. This manifested most egregiously in March 1977 during two stops in Louisiana. In September 2022, Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn released their first duet together. 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. And I even got up and got Jo up too. Billy also admitted that even now he feels like he senses Elvis presence over 40 years after The Kings death. 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. So he decided to have it trimmed down and thats what they didwhich made him lookgod! 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. 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. The gang held various roles, from sounding boards for Presley's personal problems to helping him wade through crowds of rabid fans. When news of his hospitalization broke, those close to The King rushed to his bedside, one of these being Presley's cousin, Billy Smith. His father is Billy Smith, Elvis cousin and nephew to The Kings mother Gladys who had died in 1958. Who is Jay Glazer engaged to? Speaking on the Memphis Mafia Kid YouTube channel, The Kings cousin recounted his final conversation with the 42-year-old star. Elvis Presley employed many of his family at Graceland, Elvis Presley and the Memphis Mafia, Billy Smith far left, Elvis Presley and the family graves at Graceland, Elvis: June Carter Cash's son on her 'secret affair' with The King. Im sure theres some way they could sort that out. 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 . Elvis Presleys mother was Gladys Smith and her elder brothers son is Billy Smith. "We did crazy, crazy things. 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]. [12], When Graceland reopened to the public in June of 1982, Smith and his family moved back to Memphis and he took a job at Graceland as tour guide. [2] When Smith was five in November of 1948, his family moved along with the Presley family from Tupelo, Mississippi to Memphis . Elvis made Graceland a home. Linda Hood Sigmon's Truth Elvis Presley approved website, LISTEN TO ALL 15 OF ELVIS 2011 SONGS FROM THE CD . Theyd probably been out., READ MORE:Dolly Parton plans to record and release her Elvis Presley song LISTEN, Joey continued: I get the phone call and it was [another of Elvis cousins] Patsy Gamble and she said she needed to talk to Daddy and I could tell she was upset.. Replacing Linda was actress Ginger Alden (above), a woman 20 years Elvis' junior. Joey admitted that to this day if his father thinks about it too deeply he starts crying. There were rumors afloat that Elvis had resorted to cosmetic surgery to have some great exceptional looks of his time. It was Elvis other cousin Patsy Gamble on the phone and she told Joey to get his dad. Please click the below image to visit my continuation website. When Elvis bought Graceland Billy's family also moved . Billy's family also went with the Presleys when they first moved to Memphis. Presley, as usual, plays the game while barely moving and playfully attempts to hit Billy with the ball. Speaking with Elvis expert Billy Stallings Spa Guy, Joey said he remembered he was . But following an attempt to steal his corpse, Elvis and his mothers remains were brought back to Graceland to be buried there where they are to this day. 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. The star is buried in the Meditation Garden, next to his parents, Vernon and Gladys, and his grandmother, Minnie Mae. Another one of Elvis's cousins, Billy Smith, claimed the singer simply preferred the more common double-A spelling, . Four people have made these cancer claims. 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. loyal and devoted to Elvis. Although, Gracelands upstairs is remains off-limits since it was Elvis private space even in life. No, hes not, Thompson continued. The King's cousin Billy Smith was present when he heard the . His cousin, Billy Smith, has revealed the truth behind those ongoing rumors. 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?. 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. 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. Elvis Presley died at the age of just 42-year-old on August 16, 1977 in the upstairs bathroom of Graceland. Titled Thank God, the song reached the #1 spot on the Country Airplay chart. cousin, Elvis Presley, would one day be vindicated. After the final recording session in October of '76, RCA set to work cobbling the tracks together into what would be Elvis' final records a fact none of them knew, but which the pained music seems to foreshadow in hindsight. The photo ran on the cover of the National Enquireron September 6, 1977, just weeks after Elvis passed away. Now his cousin Billy Smith stated: He thought it made him look better and that he needed it,, Elvis always tried to improve his looks.. Three of the Mafia members, David Hebler, Robert "Red" West, and Robert's cousin Sonny West, had acted as Elvis' bodyguards for much of his career. 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. 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'. 4 a.m.: Elvis wakes up first cousin Billy Smith and his wife, Jo, to request they play a game of racquetball with him. The rest of the tour was subsequently canceled, acting for many historians as a benchmark of just how far the King had fallen from the pedestals of his youth. "One of the maids picked up the phone, and it's Ginger. Former NFL player Chris Smith has died. [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. I turned him over and I knew. The following notable deaths in the United States occurred in 2023.Names are reported under the date of death, in alphabetical order as set out in WP:NAMESORT.A typical entry reports information in the following sequence: Name, age, country of citizenship at birth and subsequent nationality (if applicable), what subject was noted for, year of birth (if known), and reference. I dont know, youd have to ask them. 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. Sounds like that urban legend has yet to be confirmed or denied! I dont know how you can look any better, but he did.. ", What The Final 12 Months Of Elvis' Life Were Like, a 2019 interview with Elvis' Australian fan club. Billy Smith said :"that guy looks like he had a facelift. The Smith's have previously lashed out at the way Graceland is run. "However, after Elvis died, I was told in strict confidence (along with Charlie Hodge and Larry Geller) that the autopsy revealed what Elvis had already known: that bone cancer was indeed there and had spread throughout his body." . 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. Elvis' cousin Billy Smith was a part of the star's inner circle, The Memphis Mafia. READ MORE:Elvis Presley final years pictures shared by Linda Thompson. 19 years ago. Some Elvis fans did not like the new movie because they said it was "too sad", I on the other hand loved it precisely because it showed the true story. JESSES BOOK THE TRUTH ABOUT ELVIS ARON PRESLEY IN HIS OWN WORDS. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. Elvis Sr.'s cousin Billy Smith, who grew up at Graceland with him, and his children have addressed the late singer's infidelity rumors. She never faught for Elvis , she was only after money. Well, that's not true. Gene Smith died on March 2, 1999, believing that he, and his beloved first. I mean she was, but we were too. The Beatles: Paul McCartney wants to work with Bob Dylan and Elvis, Freddie Mercury: Queen finish 2020 in UK Top 10 best-selling vinyl, Tom Hanks heard Elvis stories from Viva Las Vegas makeup artist, Elvis was not in good health in the months before his death, Elvis death PREDICTED by makeup artist Hes only got six months, Elvis Presleys generosity 'is thanks to little-known relative Noah', Dolly Parton plans to record and release her Elvis Presley song LISTEN, Elvis Presley death: Research finds drug abuse didn't kill him, Elvis Presleys 86th birthday celebrated by Linda Thompson, Elvis: Benjamin Keough paid tribute to at King's Graceland birthday, Elvis Presley movie director Baz Luhrmann consumed with biopic, Elvis Presley 1956 Tupelo concert eyewitness on 'exciting' show WATCH. Recently, Billy Smith who is the cousin of the late Elvis Presley addressed these rumors and threw more light on them. Billy was 8 years younger than Elvis and grew up with him in Tupelo. "I need a long rest. And now his cousin has shared the moment he found out on that awful final day. Elvis Presley was a great actor and pop singer. Some use of "" in your query was not closed by a matching "". (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7T7QKcIrE8). Elvis died at Graceland on Aug. 16, 1977, at 42. But in 1976, all three were fired to "cut back on expenses." Whats the cause of his death? He was depressed about aging and not having a woman he loved. Billy Smith, Elvis' first cousin is recovering from a heart attack. including Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Harry Belafonte, Johnny Cash, Anne Murray, Jane's Addiction and Sarah . As far as I'm aware, the plan for rehab was already in the works and set up. I'm sick and tired of my life," the note read. 1980 ELVIS Country Music Magazine Jesses Comin, DNA PROOF THAT JESSE IS ELVIS ARON PRESLEY, AUTHENTICITY DOCUMENT PROVES JESSES AUTOGRAPH WAS WRITTEN BY ELVIS, Jesses letter to the Attorney General of Missouri written Dec. 2002, Jesses letter to the Attorney General of Missouri and graphologist Shirley Mason, Shirley Mason Handwriting Authenticated Video of FOX 8 report interview Jesses letter to the Attorney General of Missouri, WANDA JUNE HILL HAS ENDORSED MY WEBSITE AND JESSE, PHOTO OF ELVIS/JESSE WITH HIS GRANDSON BENJAMIN IN 1994, PHOTO OF ELVIS/JESSE WITH HIS GRANDSON BENJAMIN IN 1994 continued, PROOF THAT THE PHOTO OF JESSE ACTUALLY IS THAT OF ELVISWITH HIS GRANDSON, Elvis was still alive on June 18, 1990 without a doubt. 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. Joey Smith is Elvis second cousin and as a child had grown up at Graceland with other close family members who were part of the Memphis Mafia. 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. 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. "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. At the time, neither Elvis nor Billy had any inclination that The King would die in the same room merely seven hours later. Before Elvis Presley passed away on August 16, 1977, he spent his last night and early morning with his cousin Billy Smith. In doing so, Elvis manages to hit himself with his racquet, bruising his leg. 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!' He was found there by Ginger Alden around 2 p.m. on August 16. 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. As recorded in Rolling Stone, the three bodyguards co-wrote a tell-all biography of Elvis that was released only days before his death. 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. 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]. He added: His presence was so strong while he was alive I guess it carried over even after his death. Elvis was awarded the 8th degree black belt by Rhee there on Sept. 16, 1974. In fact, Danzig's vocal style is so reminiscent of Presley's that he's earned himself the nickname "Evil Elvis," a title he's happy to accept. Just nine-years-old, she ended up hanging out with Joey up at his treehouse there. They spoke about how devastating it was when Elvis died. 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. According to LiveAbout.com, Elvis became dependent on several different types of prescription drugs, specifically amphetamines to keep him awake and barbiturates to help him sleep or relax. On the Memphis Mafia Kid YouTube channel, Billy recalled the last conversation he had with the music icon. He thought it made him look better and that he needed it, Billy reveals. The King had suffered a fatal heart attack while using the upstairs bathroom at Graceland. Thats it. Billy Smith and cousin Elvis Presley. And me and Lisa actually went up to the treehouse and we hung out for a while. Whatever the case, Elvis lives on through his incredible legacy made up of music and movies that are much loved by millions of fans around the world to this day. Elvis used to sit in Billy's room and chat for hours. 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. 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. 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. They were not allowed to take the trailer that Elvis had purchased for them that they had lived in on the Graceland property. She said, My Daddys dead, my Daddys dead., I cant even tell you what I felt, I was stunned and paralyzed. 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. And yet, when Elvis died on August 16, 1977, he had become something entirely different from his former self. 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')}. The festival takes place in Tupelo, Mississippi where both Elvis and Billy were born. Once the light's gone, you have to look for something else." Priscilla and Lisa make a new life in Beverly Hills According to Rolling Stone, that was when producer Felton Jarvis had a game-changing idea: If Elvis wouldn't go to the studio, they'd bring the studio to Elvis. When critics and fans describe Elvis in his later years, one term used is "Fat Elvis." After concluding the game at Elvis personal Graceland court, the group made their way to the mansion just after six in the morning. These were gripped by paranoid obsessions and Billy used to remember business magnate Howard Hughes who had OCD on hearing the anecdotes of Elvis. Billy answered and she told him the tragic news that Elvis was gone and hed been taken to the hospital. In the recent HBO documentary Elvis Presley: The Searcher, the singer's longtime wife Priscilla revealed that she wasn't sure whether Elvis' death was really an accident. Billy is" [2] When Smith was five in November of 1948, his family moved along with the Presley family from Tupelo, Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee. Billy added: Graceland didnt make Elvis, Elvis made Graceland.. Elvis just fainted.' But with his life ended, those who loved him could now remember the man he'd once been, revolutionizing rock music with his energy, charisma, and raw talent. His cousin, Billy Smith, has revealed the truth behind those ongoing rumors. "He was the centre of our life, you know. Gordon Lightfoot died at a Toronto hospital on Monday at the age of 84. . These two interviews were done years apart. As an adult, one of his favorite meals was a roll stuffed with bacon, peanut butter, and jelly, alongside midnight snacks like hamburgers and deep-fried bread. Years after his death, Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra had a very open conversation. Oh boy thatthatgot to me. These two interviews were done years apart. Hes still with us.. Bobby died a tragic death by falling into a boiling vat of chemicals at work in Memphis about 1968. This copyright covers EVERY page of this web site and ALL of my original material contained therein. He lived on the grounds at Graceland with his wife Jo and sons Danny and Joey. The comment was particularly personal because Elvis did not talk about his shows very often. The toxicology report from Elvis' death said he had the opiates Dilaudid, Demerol, and Percodan in his blood, not to mention Quaaludes and codeine. Based on the report, Elvis Presley's note for Billy might be enough proof that he had been having suicidal thoughts. By 1977, Elvis had lost all interest in recording new music. The Smith parents, Billy and Jo, according to Stallings, were the last people to hear Elvis sing before he passed away in 1977. I knew he was dead.". However, though Dr. Nick was charged with 11 felony accounts of overprescribing drugs, he was acquitted the medical examiner claimed that Elvis had died of heart disease, adding, "Had these drugs not been there, he still would've died.". Therefore, Billy was very close to Elvis and knew many of his secrets. "You always think there was something you could have done, that he might still be alive today. But then he shared how Lisa Marie herself, Elvis only child, came by their home at the back of Graceland that evening. 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. When Elvis Presleypassed away in August of '77, he was surrounded by family and members of the Memphis Mafia. 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. Meanwhile, though his adoption of African-American musical traditions is a bone of contention for many listeners today, in his heyday it was a powerful way to put non-white rhythms in front of segregated audiences. 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." 6. She was something," Danny said, reports Express. Thompson, a former beauty queen who dated Elvis from July 1972 to late 1976, spoke about her time with Presley at the event. 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.. Click to read more onWill the children of Lisa Marie Presley be able to attend grandfather Elvis Presleys 85th birthday celebrations in Memphis! 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. Elvis, who was set to fly to Portland, Maine that evening for a string of concert dates, said: This is going to be the best tour ever., Billy replied: All of them to me are great. Joey said: Lisa spent some time with us. Will the children of Lisa Marie Presley be able to attend grandfather Elvis Presleys 85th birthday celebrations in Memphis! While the. Billy Smith was Elvis' first cousin, the son of Gladys Presley's oldest brother. Her dad, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, also died of heart. "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. Billy's family also went with the Presleys when they first moved to Memphis. But by 1976, Elvis wasn't just getting his uppers and downers from his manager. However, the home recording sessions of 1976 were fruitful, and seemed to inspire a burst of creativity in the King. Elvis's grandson, Benjamin Keough, was also laid to rest there last July after he took his own life in a tragic accident. 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. His son Danny said: We all do. Stars War and Harry Potter Paul Grant dies at age of 56! 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. It was but natural that he wanted to look the best. Both Elvis and his cousin were born in Tupelo, Mississippi before their families later moved to Memphis, Tennessee.
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