For 20 years, there was one man who always stood by elvis presleys side. Newsroom special bullitin about the possible cause of elvis death. If you have had your fill with the rumours that evolved into a galaxy of lies over the years, i would like to invite you to take a look at the remember elvis section and listen to a trailer. Joseph carmine esposito january 22, 1938 november 23, 2016 wa s elvis presleys road manager and friend. Now some people say that elvis wasnt there, but elvis was standing there, from what i remember and a lot of the other guys remember. Priscilla presley mourns the loss of close friend country rebel.
After those shows, houston says, we would jam with him for an hour, singing gospel. November 8, 1963 having heard priscilla presley was with. Joe bean esposito born may 5, 1948 is an american singersongwriter whose career spans from the 1970s to the present day. He reads from it in the film through joes eyes, a documentary about the life and. Elvis presleys close friend and road manager joe esposito has died, according to the associated press. He spent nearly 20 years by elvis presleys side as his road manager and confidant. Bbc reporter writes about seeing elvis presley dead in his coffin. Reporter discusses the importance of elvis in our society. Elvis presley invited the quartet to sing backup during his series of las vegas concerts. Mar 24, 2016 a few years ago, i posted the following question and answer as part of a longer examination of the call that was allegedly placed by joe esposito to jerry weintraub on august 16, 1977 the full post, titled hold on one second, joe, can be read in the june 2007 section of the elvis decodedarchive.
That man was joe esposito, who not only was elvis road manager, but one of his closest friends. The love and affection for elvis that went into creating this book is apparent and from front to back it is filled with rare interviews, insights and experiences. Joe helps set the record straight about presleys private life and career, dispelling the innumerable lies, halftruths and rumors that have evolved over the years. Elvis friend and road manager, joe esposito, told radar, shortly before his own death last year, he discovered one note next to the legends lifeless 300pound body on the day he died at his memphis home, graceland. Joseph carmine esposito january 22, 1938 november 23, 2016 was elvis presleys road manager and friend. We have the different angles from some of the other guys who were there. Elvis road manager, joe esposito who has not written a elvis book, summed up the mania this way. Esposito s daughter, cindy bahr, told the associated press tuesday that he had. Very sadly martha died on march 19, 2012, after a long fight with cancer. Joe met elvis in 1958 when they were both in the army. Elvisstraight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo book.
Elvis introduces the latest rca album perfect for parties october 25, 1956 the ed sullivan show, california and new york october 28, 1956 ed sullivan introduces elvis elvis closing remarks radio commercial november 1956 elvis has left the building shreveport, louisiana, december 15, 1956 telephone interview between elvis and buddy. Esposito remembered as elvis friend, confidant and leader of. An autobiography by joe esposito about his honest recollections of his time spent with elvis presley. In early 1977 she heard rumors about elviss poor health. Joe was also cobest man at elvis wedding to priscilla. Bbc reporter writes about seeing elvis presley dead in his. When joe esposito came to her show at the tropicana in las vegas, she asked him how elvis was doing. Essentially an illustrated interview with longtime elvis buddy joe esposito, elvis. Destined to become the most examined and talked about book since elvis, what happened no matter what you have ever read before. The swedish immigrant first met elvis in early july 1963 on a soundstage at radio recorders studios in hollywood.
A short independent documentaryinterview with joe esposito on life with elvis presley. Joe met elvis in 1958 when they were both simultaneously drafted into the army. Remember elvis by joe esposito meet your next favorite book. Nixon gave elvis a bureau of narcotics badge, making him an agent. Esposito met presley in the army and stayed a member of the memphis mafia for the rest of the kings life and deathhis account of finding elviss body is by far the most interesting part of. With marty lacker, joe esposito served as best men at elvis and priscillas wedding on may 1 1968. Joe espositos book intimate and rare photo book was written in 1997 as a tribute to joes life with elvis. Marty lacker a member of elvis memphis mafia and one of the best men at elvis 1967 wedding, died february 14, 2017 after suffering from kidney failure. Esposito met presley in the army and stayed a member of the memphis mafia for the rest of the kings life and deathhis account of finding elviss body is by far the most interesting part of the interview. According to the outlet, elvis pal and road manager, joe esposito, revealed that he recovered a note beside the kings lifeless body at the time of his death in graceland, his home in memphis. Esposito has 3 children, with one from his second marriage to martha gallub.
Remember elvis by joe esposito, darwin lamm 9780977894505. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He was his closest confidant and road manager, who was with him through the best and worst of times, and knew him better than anyone. Esposito remembered as elvis friend, confidant and leader. The book contains 16 pages of rare photos from the authors private collection. Joe esposito talks about elvis presley part 3 family photo album family photos memphis mafia elvis presley videos i love him my love fake pictures nightmare on elm street we remember enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube.
Joe esposito is most well known as one of elvis presleys dearest friends. He joins the early show from graceland as he remembers his friend. However, esposito reportedly admitted to burning the letter and hiding any evidence of his suicide such as the kings stash of prescription. Joe esposito, who was elvis presleys righthand man, close friend and road manager for nearly two decades, died on wednesday at his home in calabasas, calif. In this radar online article, joe esposito claims that elvis was a covert narcotics agent. Nov 23, 2016 joe esposito is most well known as one of elvis presleys dearest friends. Joe esposito january 22, 1938 november 23, 2016 elvis. Elvis reacties softly las vegas, september 3rd, 1973 02. Joe esposito elvis presley best interview ever part 1.
A few years ago, i posted the following question and answer as part of a longer examination of the call that was allegedly placed by joe esposito to jerry weintraub on august 16, 1977 the full post, titled hold on one second, joe, can be read in the june 2007 section of the elvis decodedarchive. And it was joe who told priscilla the tragic news that elvis had died. With him is the owner of marlowes restaurant, melissa coleman. Nixon gave elvis a bureau of narcotics badge, making. After elvis passed away, joe did all he could to keep his friends legacy alive. Joe esposito spent nearly twenty years as elvis s confidant, close friend and road manager. New book by joe esposito according to his web site joe esposito is working on a new book entitled remember elvis. Elvisstraight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo.
The person who was the closest to elvis during that time was ginger alden. It was 28yearold presleys 14th film, while, at age 22, annmargrets career was just starting to explode. Pin by rosemarie bezuidenhout on elvis presley elvis. They both went through basic training at fort hood, texas, but they didnt meet face to face until a year later when they were stationed in west germany, where they became fast friends. Elvis and priscilla were there to meet the guys, and they were introduced and brian epstein and people like that all walked in to the living room the family room. Little did i know at that first meeting how important joe esposito would be in my life and what a good friend he would be to me in my life. On an as needed basis, he would drive car for elvis, handle miscellaneous business for elvis, and make and confirm appointments such as doctor, dentist, house repairs, and prescriptions. Aug 24, 2014 ms dieu, a longtime girlfriend of elviss former road manager and confidant joe esposito, recounts the story in her book memphis mafia princess.
Thereve been books written about elvis by close friends he never knew he had. Because of his longtime tenure with elvis, and because esposito was initially credited with finding the body reports would later clarify that it was fiancee ginger alden who first made the. You only need to read his latest book to get a true understanding of who joe is, and a clearer picture of who elvis and his friends and lovers were, and what life. Elvis fans will like this book, joe esposito does a good job remembering elvis. They met in germany and formed a friendship over playing games of football and taking trips to paris. In 2007, joe esposito was a special guest at the elvis international fan club fundraiser for st. Nick had loaded up his bag at the prescription house, a pharmacy just across the street from his office. Buy remember elvis by esposito, joe, lombardy, daniel isbn. Joe esposito first met elvis presley in the army in 1958 and began working for him soon after they were both released from the service in 1960. Her book, elvis and ginger, is by far the best interpretation available of the months leading up to elvis presleys death. He first met singer elvis presley while they both were in the military in 1958. If you have had your fill with the rumours that evolved into a galaxy of lies over the years, i would like to invite you to take a look at the remember elvis section and listen to. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Joe told radar he burned the letter to hide the explosive contents from elvis family and investigators. Joe esposito was a principal consultant for the 1981 movie this is elvis and has authored several books on elvis. Nov 28, 2016 joe esposito, who was elvis presleys righthand man, close friend and road manager for nearly two decades, died on wednesday at his home in calabasas, calif. As a member of the memphis mafia he drove priscilla to the hospital the day, lisa marie was born. Joe esposito spent nearly twenty years as elviss confidant, close friend and road manager. It is produced by joe esposito one of the former socalled memphis mafia. Espositos daughter, cindy bahr, told the associated press tuesday that he had.
Joe esposito, the other assistant to marty, had few daily responsibilities while elvis was in memphis. In the 35 years that i have known him, joe has continued to conduct himself in that fashion. Esposito was one of two best men at the singers 1967 wedding to priscilla wagner and a pallbearer at his funeral. Wonderful interview of joe esposito at the frenchcanadian tv with sonia benezra. It did mentioned that joe served as elvis road manager, but omitted other functions he performed bodyguard for a while and sometimes assisting in the bookkeeping. After elvis death, joe became an author and publisher of several elvis books. Therere a few problems, but were taking care of them. Later elvis offered esposito a job but he became also elvis confidant.
Apr 04, 2015 joe espositos book intimate and rare photo book was written in 1997 as a tribute to joes life with elvis. Elvis presleys close personal friend and professional aide joe esposito has died. A friendship revisited, sumner talks about the times he and presley spent working in las vegas. Elvis always lovingly and with true admiration refered to joe esposito as gentleman joe. Joe esposito met elvis in germany in 1958, where both were there for military service. An excerpt from joe espositos book intimate and rare. John campolo, right, shows off his elvis presley buttons to joe esposito, a friend of elvis who was in kenosha, wis. Nixon, sonny west, jerry schilling and elvis at white house 1970. Interview with joe esposito elvis articles elvis australia.
He was elvis road manager for many years, and supervised the many concerts that elvis did after 1968. Friends and the medical examiner told mr cole drugs were not the reason for his death the police and baptist memorial hospital where the body had been taken told. Joe accepted and became the foreman of the fabled memphis mafia and later elvis road manager from 19691977. Jerry schilling elvis nixon white house movie interview. Dec 14, 2017 according to the outlet, elvis pal and road manager, joe esposito, revealed that he recovered a note beside the kings lifeless body at the time of his death in graceland, his home in memphis. Af ter elvi s d eat h, joe became an author and publisher of several elvis books. Elvis offered joe a job with him, instead of esposito returning to his home town of chicago. Elvisstraight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo by. Diamond joe esposito, the man elvis met in 1959 and considered his best friend until his death in 1977, is also there. Joe esposito talks about elvis presley part 3 family photo album family photos memphis mafia elvis presley videos i love him my love fake pictures nightmare on elm street we remember enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it. Like every other elvis website, posted a memorial to joe esposito, but is was surprisingly brief.
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