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. When Elvis bought Graceland Billy’s family also moved in and his father Travis worked for Elvis as Chief guard. Loved… Billy Smith and Elvis Presley were cousins. [11] Smith went on to work at the Illinois Central-Gulf Railroad as a maintenance man. Billy’s family also went with the Presleys when they first moved to Memphis. This guy’s had a facelift to look like me.’”, READ MORE: Elvis Presley had 'HUGE heart, Graceland like living at Disneyland', Billy continued: “I said Elvis, ‘Now you can fool a lot of people…but no. And yet conspiracy theories have been rife over the years that he’s still alive and well at 85-years-old. The Memphis Mafia member then revealed how a “joke” story he made up about Elvis swapping places was eventually taken seriously in the UK press. Setting the record straight, Billy added: “So, here’s the truth: Elvis died, August 16, 1977 – one of the hardest days of my life. He was showing me a picture of himself and he said, ‘Does this look like me?’, “And I said, ‘Yeah’, and he said, ‘Well it’s not. Billy Smith was born to Travis and Lorraine Smith on April 6, 1943. “But I’ll always love him. Follow the link to order a copy. ( Log Out / Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Nichopoulos. Interestingly, Elvis’ cousin and Memphis Mafia member Billy Smith has revealed how The King once told him how he could swap places with a lookalike. [9] When Elvis died, Smith was a pallbearer at Elvis' funeral, along with Joe Esposito, Charlie Hodge, Lamar Fike and George C. 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I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you check out their YouTube site, that includes their two sons, which is Memphis Mafia Kid. On the story, he said: “It was supposed to be that Elvis swapped places with this guy who had cancer and was dying and Elvis hid him out in the attic until it was time for him to die. [8], In the last year of Elvis' life, he became more reclusive and withdrawn, along with abusing medications. Travis was reportedly Gladys' favorite brother. [6][7], At one point, Elvis wanted to speak to President Jimmy Carter about getting George Klein out of some legal trouble. “And, of course, I’ve heard this over the years now and I decided this is time to get this all cleared up because this is just not right. It still hurts that he’s gone. “And he’d had a face lift to look like Elvis. Speaking on his son Danny Smith’s YouTube channel, Memphis Mafia Kid, Billy said: “This question, ‘Is Elvis still alive?’ Well, let me say this. “It hurts. Billy was there for the majority of Elvis’ career and shared his life with Billy, and that of his beloved wife Jo, as well as confided in him. Always have. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. His firsthand witness to Elvis Presley, onstage and off, and the memories created are second to none. 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. Jerry said that although my song styles are somewhat similar to Elvis, I don’t go for Rock and Roll. He was the only member of the Memphis Mafia to last from beginning to end of the group. And knew him on a basis that no one else came close to. I have the utmost respect for Billy and Jo. [4], In high school, Smith was a wide receiver on the football team. Billy Smith was Elvis’ first cousin, the son of Gladys Presley’s oldest brother. https://www.facebook.com/EPNashvilleFans/posts/1334267619969364 https://theelvisexpert.com/2019/06/08/billy-and-jo-smith-two-eternally-loved-by-elvis/. Express. That’s you, that’s not somebody else.’, “So he said, ‘I could swap places with this person and nobody would ever know the difference.’, “And I said, ‘Again, I know the difference. [3], After Elvis became famous, Smith's father Travis worked for him as Chief Guard, and the family moved into Graceland. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! [10] Besides Ginger Alden, Smith and his wife Jo had been the last people to see Elvis alive. They are a priceless source when it comes to Elvis Presley let alone they are just good and respectable people, great parents, and soulmates. order back issues and use the historic Daily Express They were not allowed to take the trailer that Elvis had purchased for them that they had lived in on the Graceland property. One of the most popular of these is that The King took another identity after swapping places with a doppelgänger who was terminally ill. Interestingly, Elvis’ cousin and Memphis Mafia member Billy Smith has revealed how The King once told him how he could swap places with a lookalike. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. newspaper archive. [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. So I thought, ‘Well y’know people are holding on to that.’, “So I made this story up, me and Marty Lacker [another Memphis Mafia member].”, DON'T MISS...Elvis Presley's bodyguard on TERRIFYING motorbike ride with The King [INTERVIEW]Elvis Presley pilot CAUGHT sleeping in his bed: Guess King's reaction [INTERVIEW]Elvis Presley will: Who did Elvis leave his HUGE fortune to? “How this got started was we actually talked one night of Elvis changing places. [WILL]. I know this picture is of you and not of somebody else.’, “I never thought about [that conversation] again until after Elvis was dead.”. August 14th – Elvis beloved mother Gladys, Featuring Jeff Schrembs of www.ElvisCollector.info, The Elvis Presley Collector Jeffey Schrembs, Billy and Jo Smith two eternally loved by Elvis | Elvis Presley, Natalie Wood and Elvis Presley circa 1956, EXTREMELY COOL ELVIS PRESLEY PHOTOS March 2020 edition. [2] When Smith was five in November of 1948, his family moved along with the Presley family from Tupelo, Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Travis was the brother of Gladys Presley, Elvis's mother, making Billy and Elvis first cousins. The not so famous uncle Vester Presley was Vermons brother, Patsy did not get as much popularity as his other cousins get. Billy was 8 years younger than Elvis and grew up with him in Tupelo. Elvis Presley: How Muhammad Ali inspired The King’s show preparation, Elvis Presley: The King's wife Priscilla senses his 'spirit'. ‘I could SWAP places with a doppelgänger’ – The King's cousin speaksG, Elvis ALIVE? I never meant for this story to mislead anybody or hurt anybody in any kind of way.”. Billy was there for the majority of Elvis' career and shared his life with Billy, and that of his beloved wife Jo, as well as confided in him. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, Fans reckon you can hear King at Graceland – LISTEN, Brian May on Queen’s influences: The Beatles 'built our bible', Rolling Stones: Brian Jones would call Bob Dylan EVERY day, Elvis Presley had 'HUGE heart, Graceland like living at Disneyland', Elvis Presley's bodyguard on TERRIFYING motorbike ride with The King, Elvis Presley pilot CAUGHT sleeping in his bed: Guess King's reaction. ( Log Out / “And I can truthfully say, he’s gone. Loved him. He was my hero.”. Billy Smith was an administrative aid to Elvis Presley, as well as Elvis' first cousin and part of the Memphis Mafia. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Billy Smith was born to Travis and Lorraine Smith on April 6, 1943. Smith spent most of that year with Elvis, even when Elvis had begun pushing others away. We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Elvis Presley will: Who did Elvis leave his HUGE fortune to? Along with his wife Jo, he and their two sons lived in a trailer in the back yard. https://amzn.to/2LAuUic This is an affiliate link. Travis was reportedly Gladys' favorite brother. [1], Template:Portal Smith is frequently cited as one of Elvis' longest and most devoted friends and family members. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. “This story came out, like I said it was supposed to be kind of a joke, but the English paper picked it up and they wrote it as a factual story. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Patsy was also cousin of Elvis Presley and her mother’s name was Clette Smith. Billy admitted: “And [for] many years I’d always heard these fans saying, ‘Is Elvis still alive?’, “So many sightings and all this. [1], Smith has given numerous interviews for a range of media that have covered Elvis. Billy Smith and Elvis Presley were cousins. ( Log Out / Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. ( Log Out / His firsthand witness to Elvis Presley, onstage and off, and the memories created are second to none. Trusted him. As one of Elvis' closest confidants and a blood relative, Smith has been described as a "wonderful asset... to the Elvis Presley fans worldwide. After Elvis died, Smith and his wife Jo moved to Mississippi to be closer to her family. Their recollections, intelligence, humor, and “down homeness” draws you in and never fails to educate and entertain. Elvis death: The King's pilot ‘I thought Vernon Presley had died’, Elvis Presley bodyguard says King 'different' person in private, Elvis Presley ALIVE? And he can’t bring him back.”. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Change ). Now naturally Elvis wasn’t going to change his looks, so the guy had to look like him. [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’s been almost 43 years since Elvis Presley died. Trusted him. Travis was the brother of Gladys Presley, Elvis's mother, making Billy and Elvis first cousins. Pick up a copy of Elvis Presley's new album, Where No One Stands Alone.
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