Dave Hebler "Why were You, Red and Sonny West Fired?" "Where were you when you heard Elvis passed?"

[@jackwild8019]

For many people the world stopped momentarily when they heard Elvis had died...even here in Ireland 🇮🇪....46 years later I remember that moment when I heard on the radio 📻 that Elvis had died. A moment frozen in time

[@donald6235]

Let this be made clear, Dr. Nick did more than just treat Elvis for legitimate health problems. He was in over his head and while I believe that he tried to help control the pill problem he would turn right around and write more prescriptions for drugs that Elvis was addicted to. Why? For the lifestyle of being around one of the most popular entertainers in the world and the perks that went along with it. Like the rest, if Dr. Nick had honored his oath of medicine and refused to give Elvis any medications that weren't for legitimate health problems he would have been gone. No high pay for his services, no flying on custom jets with a rock and roll star, no personal loans. I'm positive that the Vegas doctor was nothing but a Dr. Feelgood but Dr. Nick had his hand in the same cookie jar. He's not innocent in all this. As for Hebler, Sonny, and Red, I'm sure they tried to help Elvis, but the book was out of anger and needing money, not to give Elvis a challenge. And Billy, you say if Elvis lived a clean life he would have nothing to hide, well almost every human being has a very personal and private part to their life that they dont want exposed to the general public my friend. Sonny and Red enjoyed being part of the party when the times were good, they weren't perfect either. Elvis made his choices and he paid for them in a very sad way, but if you listen to the phone call with Elvis that Red West recorded he still told Red that if he needed anything to let him know, he said Sonny was okay but he was never around, and i don't think he trusted Hebler, but he never threw them under the bus like they did him. Sure, they were fired but any employer can fire employees. I think most all Elvis fans know that the majority of the Memphis Mafia were enablers and just there for what they could get, and God knows that with all of his problems, Elvis gave alot.

[@Mary-bk2wj]

You expressed exactly how I feel, but said it much better. 👍🎯

[@lu-anneharris5961]

I read a article few months back Dr Nick and Elvis were also freinds Elvis alot of times visiting Dr Nick and Nick wife at there house and Dr Nick house was un finish being built I'm sure that's the case ,I read says 'Elvis help Dr Nick to built his home that give Elvis continueing medication for Elvis . Elvis gave money to finalize Nick's house and Nick in return Elvis for medications has any one read this story about Dr Nicks un finish built home !? So been more free medication for Elvis . Once you read articles on FBook hard to retrace to find it

[@francisrobbins1499]

I think Red was more than an employee, he was his friend from high school. They went through thick and thin together.

[@donald6235]

@@francisrobbins1499 That's all the more reason not to participate in a book that was nothing more than character assassination. After the firing Elvis told Red that if he or his family needed anything to let him know, so Elvis had not turned his back on Red at all, he made it clear that he was there for him if he needed it. Red on the other hand trashed Elvis terrible in the book.

[@mariamotorca]

@@francisrobbins1499 That's right. They were from the same high school, the only thing Red was a football star player and Elvis was just another student.

[@henrymacias8610]

Don't criticize what you don't understand Son, you never walked in that man's shoes!!!Elvis Presley

[@denibakertcb]

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[@cherzum]

I have said it before and I will say it again. The book should never have been written. It was not done to "help" Elvis, it was pure and simple a revenge book. It "helped" Elvis to an earlier grave, but I'm glad Dave has a clear conscience. Everything he says in this video speaks of "we were done wrong," which is why not many believe the book was written to be "helpful." Elvis also knew the true intent of the book which is why it broke his heart.

[@SpaGuy]

Your opinion mine is different.. They were fired right after they tried to get him in rehab so just that point makes the book point not matter..

[@cherzum]

@@SpaGuy That's okay, we can agree to disagree. I still love your dedication to Elvis.

[@teresaingram502]

It was done out of spite!

[@John-tp5gc]

@@teresaingram502 Sonny himself admitted it was written out of "hurt and bitterness" after being fired with two weeks pay after 17 years of loyal service.

[@SusieOrSueOrSusan]

@@John-tp5gc There are plenty of people who are fired after working for companies for 20 years or more. This is not a good excuse. This wasn't only hurting Elvis, but was hurtful to Lisa Marie who was only 9 years old when her daddy died. They didn't care a bit about her reading that book because they were hurt and bitter. With "friends" like them, who needs enemies?

[@donnalawlor1497]

There are so many sides to this story that it is impossible to find the entire truth. I dearly loved Elvis from the time his star rose in 56 and still do. It tears at your heart to hear all of this. That being said, Elvis ultimately made his own choices and stood by them. His doctor for one was on a gravy train and over perscribed the drugs. Elvis's manager was on the same gravy train and worked Elvis like a mule. Hollywood was also very desirous of their stars being extremely slender, so therein lies one of the reasons for the amphetamines, it was common knowledge that they were used regularly and not only by Elvis. It was an easy way to keep the weight off. It's also common knowledge that Elvis had insomnia from the time he was young. This compounded the drug issues, so now he's taking sleep aids. It became a vicious circle and out of control. Elvis truly believed since these were prescribed by his doc that they were ok. He also felt he needed them to keep up with his performance demands. All of this being said, these men should never have wrote the book. In no way was this going to help Elvis, it did, in fact, break his heart that his so called friends would turn on him. Elvis would've benefited from good professional help from doctors that had his best interest at heart and not money and notoriety. It's a tragic story that should not have happened to a man that was so loved by so many. He did a lot of good during his short life and was generous to a fault and that is why his legacy lives on. RIP MY DEAR ELVIS ❤

[@mariamotorca]

That's exactly how I see Elvis's situation. Sure he was responsible for his actions, but having sleeping problems Elvis got into this vicious circle of medications. How these 3 men wants us to believe that they wrote the book to help Elvis. NO. They didn't kill Elvis, just sped up his death.

[@lillyd2246]

@@mariamotorca red west even pretended that Elvis was wrong about priscilla's affair with her dance teacher: unhelpful and untrue book.

[@myrel543]

​@@lillyd2246Untrue book???

[@waynevillette4193]

I guess they felt a bit bitter getting fired especially Red as he was there from 54 or so and Elvis treated them but not great in wages they could of earned better wages else where that’s according to sonny west but also said who wouldn’t turn down a chance to be around Elvis , did see a Red west interview in England where he got quite angry by a question but he kind of responded by I was there from the beginning I lived it I breathed it you know nothing what you talk about I assume he means how difficult it was to watch his downfall by his own doing and not wanting or believing he needed help , the concerts of 70s came same ole same ole he really needed fellow singers fresh writers etc to be around and new management if only

[@marthaashley2211]

Thank you I absolutely agree with u. It's a very sad story and that book just broke his heart into they turned on him. He's still the greatest ever and always will b .

[@diankreczmer6595]

If you are loyal, you do not write a disparaging book about someone, especially if they ask you not to. It is disloyal, period!

[@SpaGuy]

The Book was not disparaging that is the issue.. All of you who say the never read it.. Way worse was written by "family" and "Close Friends" yet I do not heard you saying things about them..

[@elvisfan684]

@@SpaGuyI read the book! It was disparaging and disgusting that his so called “friends” did this! And I feel the same way about others who have done the same over the years.

[@dreamarichards4972]

Elvis was hurt by their book.

[@dreamarichards4972]

And I don’t like anyone’s book that tells things that are private about Elvis. Elvis is not alive to defend himself. He learned to not trust some people in the end. He gave and gave until he was almost broke. I heard what Elvis said on that phone call to Red West. Smh

[@dreamarichards4972]

@@sandyacree5820 I agree!

[@josephwirtel8765]

Great quote Dave. You put addiction in a different light and changed the way the dysfunction of addiction is perceived

[@rommelgabriel2257]

Elvis should have fired all of them, he died due to overwork feeding those enormous people around him despite having only one child. Elvis once said: he cannot stop working, he has many mouth to fed.

[@carimacavan]

Elvis had a hugely enlarged fatty liver, enlarged heart, narrowed arteries, glaucoma, constipation and toothache as well as insomnia the night before he died. He was genuinely in pain.

[@leemontoya8028]

Don't forget Bone Cancer

[@thomasandersen2938]

​@leemontoya8028 he never had bone cancer that was all b.s

[@JohnDeCarteretElvis]

The only difference here to every other day for many years is that Elvis had been to the dentist. The additional injections for the pain, only added to all the other medication Elvis was taking. But that wasn't what killed him. He had a cardiac arrest and sadly passed away. Yes, this man is so sorry about the book that they wrote, that he is out there telling the story and making more money off the back of Elvis' name and his affiliation with him. That's what I call a good friend, not! TCE

[@bryancooper2247]

@@leemontoya8028 that's not true

[@leemontoya8028]

@@bryancooper2247 I knew about Elvis probably before you lived in this country! but anyway! yes Elvis had bone cancer! but I'm not trying to convince you! do your own research! be for you comment! I hope this helps! The Master!!

[@lt7798]

I noticed one of the last sentences by Elvis to Red is (REMEMBER I'M STILL HERE)

[@lillyd2246]

And how Red only cares about his own problems

[@sophieblossom8308]

They did Elvis and his legacy a disservice with the book.

[@SpaGuy]

You must not have read the book. There were many books written that were way worse by people claiming to be friends and family..

[@brucegreenesr3918]

yeah , dave loved Elvis , sure he did that s why he cashed in on him . every chance he gets . still does

[@SpaGuy]

I wanted him to come tell the story.. I guess you work for free and expect others to do so as well..

[@Mary-w7c4z]

⁠❤

[@buc701]

@@SpaGuyyou are not an Elvis fan . Just another peddler

[@hamhocksandflipflopsfarms]

Elvis was in fact human and had all of the negatives of being a human just as the rest of us.

[@hamhocksandflipflopsfarms]

@@Sunnygal75 I agree.

[@shaz65096]

Yes I think he was on mind bending drugs and those soo called mafia 'friends' milked every penny out of him then had the nerve to say they didnt get paid much. After being given houses, bikes, holidays, jewellery plus plus plus. A bunch of leaches

[@tommyboo21]

So many to blame: Elvis for not taking care of himself and getting help. Vernon for a terrible treatment and severance of the bodyguards. The guys for writing the tell all book. Parker for not interfering and settling the feud and book issue as he should have. A truly tragic ending for all concerned. No one wanted it to end this way.

[@tommyboo21]

@@dsoule4902 I may be wrong but I think it was Elvis' lawyers who approached the bodyguards' representatives with a financial offer to stop the publication. That was the offer they rejected and decided to proceed with the book. Parker did not get himself involved.

[@hamhocksandflipflopsfarms]

@@tommyboo21 That is correct. They turned it down because they said that they hoped it would get him to straighten out.

[@gailcalderone5229]

These guys knew what they were up to...They felt the pain of being fired so they wanted Elvis to feel the same pain....So who ever is left to tell a story their hand will also get greased.....Well we love u Elvis no matter what these slimes say...God put u here for a purpose n took u back home when u fulfilled what his intentions were for u....Now your with all your family.... Everyone!!!! RIP

[@queenscott4572]

Elvis biggest fear was his fans finding out he was doing drugs. Elvis was warned about hiring habler he was a friend to Mike Stone so it was no love lost between those 2. Elvis loved Sonny and he really loved Red .The frat house days and games was over the habit had gotten bad on Elvis and his older friends was no longer doing it . The bottom line Elvis hired Sonny and Red and he should have fired them with his reasoning not leaving it for his dad to do it. Dave was going and he did n't have a problem with that but he should had handled Red and Sonny himself. And for R&S they was angry and their anger escalated to bitterness and vengeance , it didn't have nothing to do with intervention that is not how you handle intervention the vengeance was so strong they refuse the same money they was to be payed for the book, wanting it to come out. it was meant as a tit for tat , eye for eye vengeance, he took our livelihood and we'd going to destroy his but they didn't know Elvis would be gone by the time their book surfaced and they had to live with never getting it right with Elvis. they had a long life and Elvis didn't , they publicly tried to pacify themselves as if they was doing right by Elvis. They didn't even buy that scenario because you can see it every time they did interviews and documentaries , Red went back with Elvis years before the money and fame Elvis helped Red into entertainment field , Elvis end was sad and so was Red and Sonny, anger will destroy your life if you don't get rid of it . Red taped a conversation he and Elvis had he was on Elvis mind and heart when Elvis called him and at the end he said to Red if it's anything him or his wife needed just give him a call knowing the book was coming out he still reached out to Red he was. hurt and disappointed in Red and Sonny and they was angry with him but their love was still there but the bond and respect was gone due to the drugs. They no longer did it and it was destroying Elvis . To this day Dave Habler is still pointing fingers and refusing to stand accountable for his own actions because it wasn't intervention it was 3 men trying to destroy the life and livelihood of a man they was very angry with . God say the wages of sin is death so Elvis, Red and Sonny has payed their dues and may God continue to rest their souls in peace.

[@mariamotorca]

@@saphireblue3563 That was their intention, to destroy Elvis.

[@TCBElvisAPresley]

_Hopefully you won't mind me going on a bit of a rant_ ... Elvis's manager, Tom Parker, considered himself a wizard -- thought of himself as this amazing, ultra-smart manager who knew all about the business. I doubt it, but let's go on that premise for a moment. Even if he didn't care about Elvis, even if he had no heart or empathy whatsoever, the incredible genius and legend (in his own mind), Tom Parker, would have (should have) certainly known the number one rule of business and finance: *protect your gxxdxxn investment!* You don't take your Ferrari or Lamborghini off-road like a four-wheeler, jumping over river beds and slamming through the trees. You don't jam on the gearshift and hold the pedal to the floor until the engine blows up. You don't trash the hell out of your Lamborghini until it's a smoking wreck! Elvis was Parker's Lamborghini. _So why did he literally tour him to death_ ? And of course he knew about the drugs too. If he was as brilliant as he claimed, then he would have made sure that Elvis -- his critical investment, *THE* gravy train of all gravy trains, was VERY well taken care of! _As a manager, you don't want your client, who happens to be the single biggest superstar in the world, addicted to drugs and working himself to death_ ! *Duh!* Even if he didn't possess empathy or the capacity to love (the very definition of a psychopath), Parker would (should) have, in his cold and calculating way, made damn sure that Elvis stayed healthy. Not for Elvis's sake of course, but for Tom Parker's! That should have been, at all times, at all costs, no matter what, been *ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY JOB NUMBER ONE!!* The genius Tom Parker didn't protect his investment. Just the opposite in fact, allowing his goose that lays the golden eggs to perish. _So Tom, you're a genius, eh? Ummm... no_ .

[@reitapresley925]

interesting: imho.tp was quick enuf to notice EP's health issues & that he was planning to take his life in another direction. so burn him out, & he self-destructs. with a new client on the side whom he could control. one who loved him & who trusted him. oh yes i believe he had plan B. her name was pri$ila beau. she fought for tp in court when the two of them went to sell GL.both love instant $ & easy living. for him from 1977 to his end & pri$ila 1967 - 2024. & to her end. the only one who put in a honest days work was Elvis.im just looking through my looking glass. happy New Year.

[@Cynthia00007]

AMEN AMEN ❤️💔❤️

[@KMJCAN1313]

Soooo.. Dave didn't try to talk to Elvis about his "drug habit" as they claimed. Notice he didn't answer the question? He blamed Elvis for something else, changing the subject.

[@SpaGuy]

They all talked to him about it and tried to get him in rehab that has been conformed by Linda Thompson who was there at the time as well..

[@KMJCAN1313]

@Spa Guy Thanks, Billy; yet, Dave hesitated, then said, "we accomodated him", then, he changed the subject to divert. You can tell that Dave loves a good story, my question is, why did he not answer you, if there was a response? Dave loves to talk. Why did he change the subject? Red flags. If Dave has a story, and I am wrong, I am very happy to hear what he said.

[@Beth-yb2kv]

Hi Spa Guy. Such a fascinating video. Wonderful to hear Dave Hebler talking about Elvis. Thank you 😊

[@joansmith5870]

I read years ago that Elvis had to pay up for the many lawsuits that these guys created by punching out fans. They were all out of control.

[@SpaGuy]

Yep but that is not true that is the whole point of this video.. Watch it..

[@thomasandersen2938]

There is no proof of any law suits

[@KMJCAN1313]

Yes, this is true, there were law suits.

[@KMJCAN1313]

Exactly, Joan, well said.

[@leemontoya8028]

They punched people that were trying to hurt there boss! they were doing there job

[@elvisfangirl9093]

I always felt the step brothers were troublemakers and didn’t care what the consequences were 🥺

[@SpaGuy]

Some of them I would agree..

[@leemontoya8028]

They were there to get high just like Elvis!

[@marthaashley2211]

I agree

[@glenfenderman]

@@leemontoya8028 Elvis helped get them high when they started working for him.

[@kelliintexas3575]

​@leemontoya8028 Elvis was getting high, put he had MAJOR MAJOR Health problems. Go read his Autopsy.

[@veronicacohen1110]

First of all I want to apologize to everyone for what I'm going to say. This is my heart what I feel I'm sorry I do not care for this gentleman and I know not believe everything he said. Will never know the real truth from any of them as far as I'm concerned. But everyone has their own story and the way they feel that's okay. God bless everyone and thank you Spa guy for sharing this with us you're totally a very good man God bless you always

[@SpaGuy]

His story has been confirmed by Linda Thompson who was there even if you don't want to believe Dave believe her..

[@SusieOrSueOrSusan]

@@SpaGuy Is she God now? Why does anybody have to believe any of these people? More importantly, why are they still talking about it? Elvis has been dead since 1977. What good does all this gossiping do for Elvis? Nothing at all, that's what. It only hurts his legacy. Younger people don't care about all the good he did, only the bad and these people are the reason why they only hear about the bad.

[@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya]

VERNON PRESLEY - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ARTICLE / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 1978 ABOUT THE BOOK - - Elvis learned not to pay much attention to criticism or to the lies which were circulated about him. He Wasn't even worried about the book that three of his ex-bodyguards wrote recently. It did hurt him but only because he was surprised that old friends would turn on him that way.

[@SpaGuy]

I just read that and do not believe that interview was from Vernon.. In my opinion it sounds nothing like Vernon would talk and many of the things that are said are not factual.. Just my opinion..

[@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya]

@@SpaGuy Stop deleting my replies with research about the article ----

[@SpaGuy]

@@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya I haven't deleted anything.. I do not see where you have commented anything except that comment..

[@shaz65096]

Yes but he couldn't face the crowd after the book was released

[@rocksmith3796]

The truth hurts only if one is in denial or unaware of it!.....amazing how so many fans refuse to realize that Elvis was his own worst enemy!.....great stuff....keep it coming!

[@TheMARCVISION]

Exactly!

[@SpaGuy]

Sad but true..

[@lillyd2246]

Unfortunately we'll never have Elvis' side of his own story

[@WillChandlerFLD120]

​@@lillyd2246 elvis and reds last phone call elvis said he was low on cash, and couldn't afford more lawsuits basically. Pretty much put it on Vernon .

[@cg4700]

100% Elvis stated that himself he was his worst own enemy n that he was self destructive.

[@BrendaBooher-hw4mf]

Sonny West was the only one that said he was sorry about writing the book.

[@barbaradavis2873]

So sad for all concerned, so many other options were available, however exposing him in a vindictive book wasn't the right way to help him . No excuse for them to belittle him in the book. A 10-13 court order was available even back then to force him to a rehab. Just so many other options ! just really sad for all, and the dr who administered the sleep coma for weight loss should have went to prison. That was just beyond ridiculous! Furthermore if they were so frustrated or put out with Elvis, why not quit before being fired? Why choose to write a book? Believe it or not, there were other Jobs available, just not the cushy one they had for years

[@cherzum]

If you wrote a vindictive book about a super star that not only broke his heart from unmitigated betrayal, but hastened him to his grave, wouldn't you spend the rest of your life trying to convince people you were "only trying to be helpful?" The guilt must be terrible to live with.

[@marthaashley2211]

It should b

[@SusieOrSueOrSusan]

@@cherzum I agree with everything you said, but I don't believe this man feels guilty at all. Here he is an old man, still flapping his gums about Elvis to whoever will listen.

[@prestonlard7687]

Yeah well being loyal works both ways

[@vashsant9749]

Elvis said what he said about Hebler and didnt trust him.

[@CharlesWilliams-qx2cj]

Dave doesn't mention the part where Elvis had called meetings before hand and told them all to "Stay out of my personal business or I can put you on a plane home". Everyone was warned before the termination of Red, Sonny and Dave. Also Dave gloats over his statement of " How can you save someone from themselves "? If someone won't save their own self, by you not being there sure can't help them. By writing a tell all book sure as heck didn't help Elvis and many believe that the book was a big factor in his death. It was told by both Sonny and Red the book was written out of anger for being terminated. Yet it was your own faults for not heeding to the warnings Elvis gave all of the guys in the Memphis Mafia. It certainly didn't help the King by betraying his trust. NOTE: keep in mind all three of the terminated employees began to blame Steve Dunleavy , (the writer of the book) when people started getting mad over some of its contents just as they blamed Elvis for their own termination. Just my opinion about the subject folks. ✌️👑🎤🎸🎼

[@mizzprettyhuston]

One thing about an addict is no matter how much you beg, plead, & cry the addict isn't going to change until they want to change. It's such a sad/debilitating disease for the addict, but more so for a family member or friend of the addict. I pray anyone struggling with addiction or alcoholism gets help, change your life before it's too late. There is tons of help out there don't give up because one way isnt working. Life is so much better being clean. I'm proud to say I'm 9 years clean from a pain pill addiction that I became addicted to after a car accident at 17. I was given pills that shouldn't have been given to me, they were much too strong & prescribed them for years too long! Prescribed hundreds at a time. In the 9 years I've been clean....I've been on two family vacations with my children & husband. I've bought & paid for a brand new car.......I have a nice savings in my bank account & I'm living a good life with my husband of 23 years (this April) & my childrenare just startinga lives of their own which I'm proud of (My son's graduating high school this month with an aviation mechanics license continuing his education to get an aerospace engineering degree & my daughter has a certification in physical therapy she obtained graduating high school in 2021). I know I've shared a lot with strangers & I probably seem loco lol, but I wanted anyone who may be struggling with addiction to know that it's not too late to live a good life, Don't give up!

[@SpaGuy]

Glad you beat it!!

[@lewhite99]

The truth, Elvis was the most wanted to be seen and heard of anyone before him and after him. The biggest performer of all time! David said it all when he stated NO ONE could tell Elvis Presley what to do. I’ve also always believed that because they were prescribed by doctors he never saw the danger in them. As been told Elvis way of thinking that if one pill was good three would be better. It’s sad cause Elvis never thought he was damaging his health.

[@brendabooher6683]

I admire people who tell the truth but I still think it was wrong of them to take it out on Elvis because Vernon didn't do what Elvis told him to. Elvis begged them not to write the book but instead of moving on and looking for other jobs they wanted the money that the book would bring in. I think that the book humiliated Elvis cause he didn't want his fans and other celebrities to know he took pills. EP was a proud man and he probably thought that he would be looked down on. Elvis is so loved that I don't think it would have made a difference to his fans. I mean the whole world knows now and Elvis is as loved now as he ever was. Elvis was such a kind and special person and was blessed with that magnificent voice so it doesn't matter to me. I still love him and listen to his music everyday. His life and rise to fame is fascinating to me. Thank you so much Spa Guy. Great video.

[@serenitylove6926]

If you read the transcript of the recorded phone call between red and Elvis Elvis said he wasn't worried about the book. But Red also told him that it was a good book and they were writing it with good people.

[@norwolf4765]

All grifters. He should have fired all those around him and he probably would have lived longer.

[@SpaGuy]

You clearly didn't watch the video.. They were fired for trying to help..

[@KMJCAN1313]

I agree, norwolf. Dave could not answer when asked, what did they do to help. He changed the subject completely and claimed Elvis offered him 16 pills. He did not answer.

[@mollienixx]

Elvis had issues! That’s a fact! But, Sonny and Red were bitter..it’s on film! And Dave also seems a little bitter..

[@SpaGuy]

You would be bitter too if you tried to help someone and got fired for it..

[@jittaun248]

​@Loosecannon1969 The fact Elvis died abiut 10 months after they said he was going die because of his prescription drugs, eating habits, and depression shows they were telling the truth....Also, most of these guys lived to be their70's or longer.. Elvis died at 42. And I understand he had a colon issue, as well, similar to Lisa Marie's issues.

[@lillyd2246]

Was it right to put Elvis private life on the public square, even after his death (when they can't pretend anymore that they wanted to help him) ?

[@SpaGuy]

The book came out before he passed..

[@lillyd2246]

@@SpaGuy I mean : after Elvis'death they went on talking about Elvis and "drugs" (talking about that after his death wasn't helping Elvis)

[@Mary-bk2wj]

Hebler is perhaps truthful about not doing drugs and not participating in the partying/debauchery, but I believe that the other two who co-wrote their vindictive book, are well established as living the same profligate lifestyle as Elvis. Anyway, all three have strong motivation to embellish or prevaricate, for painfully obvious reasons, and neither Elvis nor Vernon is here to refute their narratives or defend themselves.

[@SpaGuy]

I do not think Hebler has anything to gain or lose by lying.. Elvis had a problem and did not get help and he dies from it.. This guy along with others tried to help him and got fired for it like it or not That is what happened..

[@martinreynolds6027]

Spa guy I have a lot of time for you, but I have to agree with this guys opinion. All these people lived off Elvis, and were party to his drug taking. Dave Hebler has a real nerve standing up there, bigging himself up. I would not give him the time of day, let alone a room full of so called Elvis fans. If you ask me, he's full of s###.

[@cherzum]

I agree. Writing vindictive books do not help anyone with a drug problem. It only exacerbates it.

[@cesarsantillan429]

Thanks spa guy for your vídeos, keep them coming! Saludos from 🇲🇽

[@mariamotorca]

Yes, Elvis did it to himself, but these guys pushed him into the grave faster. If they could not help Elvis they should quit, but they choose to make more millions of Elvis.

[@SpaGuy]

These guys made very little money on the book.. And some died broke..

[@mariamotorca]

@@SpaGuy How i see it they wanted to destroy Elvis. If they died broke it's probably God punished them for their intention.

[@clhwheeler]

Shaming him by writing a book does not help.

[@SpaGuy]

If you live a clean life no one can do that to you! I bet you never reed the book by the way if you did you would not make this comment.. Read it you will be surprised at what it actually says..

[@locksmithsilva1163]

I feel what he is saying because them pain killers are very dangerous and addictive.

[@Sigma100_]

Such mixed feelings about Dave, Red & Sonny. I don't think they put the book out bc they wanted him to wake up and help him. That's not the way you help anybody and till this day Dave is airing out EPs dirty laundry and most likely getting paid for it. Whatever the case is you keep that to yourself. No one is perfect and no one is free from skeletons in their closet. Many people took advantage of EP while he was alive and many are still doing it. This man was suffering from depression and didn't know who to trust. Back then there was no help for the most part. The only place he wanted to be was the stage preforming for his fans

[@SpaGuy]

Elvis was offered Rehab which was very much around at the time that is the point of the video and he refused rehab then fired the guys who tried to get him help..

[@serenitylove6926]

1st I think Steve Dunlevy who helped write their book took a lot of liberties with what they said. Red West told elvis in a phone call on Oct.1976 that Elvis didn't need to worry about their book. In a 1977 press conference, Sonny said that he twisted their words. That being said I don't think the only reason that they were let go was because they told Elvis not to do drugs. In Linda Thompson's book she said that Vernon wanted to get rid of Red and Sonny West for a long time but Elvis said he saw their need. I think you have to look at who got more hours after they were gone. Relatives and people close to Elvis and Linda. I think they were trying to cut expenses and Vernon saw an opportunity to get his stepsons the payroll. Sonny and Red both mentioned roughness with the fans. Red said he was only trying to protect Elvis. I think Dave was let go because compared to everyone else he had less seniority.

[@SpaGuy]

Stepsons had been on the payroll long before this and they were bringing him the real drugs so how did that work out for Elvis??

[@lolajoker]

Actually Red, Sonny and Dave all said that nothing in the book was exaggerated or blown out of proportion and that every word was true. What they said that they got upset with Steve Dunleavy about was the text on the cover of the book and when he appeared on TV the night Elvis died, all he talked about was the drugs.

[@mollienixx]

Why would Red secretly record that call?! It’s awful to hear, Elvis say this is a private line all while Red is recording him and hoping to catch him say something negative…that’s heartbreaking!!!

[@serenitylove6926]

@@SpaGuy They got more hours. I looked at the transcript again from the phone call and Elvis mentioned that Sonny was never around and he was very disappointed in Herber. He said Herber would come to him and tell him what he hated about the other guys. Near the end of the phone call he said that Herber would bully the younger guys. He never specifically said why he fired Red but he kept saying that his Daddy was very ill and he thought they were going to lose them. Red had argued with Vernon a few times even got angry and quit. I think that's why Elvis gave in the Vernon about firing him.

[@serenitylove6926]

@@mollienixx He made the secret phone call when he was writing the book and I think he was trying to find out if Elvis would sue them for writing a book. But elvis said do what you have to do and he wasn't worried about the book.

[@jill954]

I have read quite a few Elvis books but nobody says anything about Vernon trying to step in and help with the situation. What Father doesn’t even try to help $$$! Sad situation all round.

[@davefk]

I live in the UK. The day Elvis passed was one day before my 20th birthday, and I had just joined the British Armed Forces. Like many here I am a big fan. I was the only recruit who had the nerve to take along his guitar to training. I was told by an officer the really awful news. I could not watch any TV so missed the funeral, and whatever Elvis news was on the telly. I still vividly remember that sad day, so long ago.

[@QueenCreole77]

Elvis was supposed to go on a new tour that day he died. Portland, ME. I had a ticket to see him forPortland, show in Maine. But was 17. . 😊 I’ve never. Seen his home.Gotten to see him

[@lt7798]

He passed on my 16 th birthday !

[@d.blaze901]

Higher than life can also make you lower than life!!... R.I.P Mr. Presley let the man rest he is not doing those things on this side anymore so his job is done!!!

[@Johndoe345-k2d]

There goes my meal ticket.....boo hoo hoo boo hoo hoo

[@pamelatipson1705]

Elvis was very upset that they went ahead and published the when Elvis ask them not to it broke Elvis its like he gave up 👆

[@twenty7books]

I’ve been curious & can’t find the info… how was Graceland heated in the early days ? Window ac units ?

[@SpaGuy]

I do not have an answer but would expect it to be oil heat and central AC but really have no idea.. I have seen pictures in the 70's with window units upstairs but imagine that is because he wanted it colder than the normal system could go..

[@marthaashley2211]

Thank u Billy great video we all know and we all hsve our own opinions i think alot more had happened that we dont know and probably never will. I do believe that the book they wrote hurt him so deeply it just pushed him on ov. We all love ep no matter what nothing changes that he rose to fame so fast and lived a hard life the doctors and parker played their part as well but e played his part too. So the story will go around and round again but e will always b the greatest tcb forever rip elvis you will never b forgotten ❤

[@paolovincent6800]

could you please post the entire speech... ?

[@SpaGuy]

I am in segments.. If you have been watching you would be seeing the speech.. If I post the whole thing 100 people watch of I break it up 1000's watch..

[@MusicHeartNSoul]

@SpaGuy, how can I find the other segments quickly please & thank you?

[@bettyjeanscoggins5356]

Elvis' True Friends!!

[@ellymeerleveldt614]

Thank you for this great video Spa Guy👌.

[@GailNixon-xj5ui]

Sorry I usually handle talk about Elvis's addiction problem with a little more tears and understanding but hearing Mr Hubler speak so near to the celebration of his life was just a little to much for me ! ! ! As far as hearing his version.didn't get the true sense that he spoke with anymore regret for his part in that book which I didn't buy nor did I read. ! ! ! They all wrote that book for pure revenge and money ! ! ! .....I usually enjoy your videos and learn something new but I would have thought that be could showed some.sign of remorse for humliating someone he called a friend ! ! ! ....I look forward to your next video ! ! !

[@billdaniels7815]

But since he was paying ur bills u didn’t say word

[@SpaGuy]

These guys tried to get him in Rehab and got fired..

[@beehappy3209]

Unless your in the mix you'd never know what and how things were. But still the King was the King thanks Spaguy 👍🙏

[@elvisfan1958]

Just a couple of thoughts .. Just my opinion .. but, Elvis, of course, never liked anyone telling him what to do .. So, I think he fired them, just to show them who was The Boss .. Once he established that, he would have hired them right back .. He was famous for firing, and hiring back .. The guys, immediately writing that book, squashed that idea .. Also, Dave says after being fired, they didn't know what to do, because they needed money to support their families .. so, they wrote the book .. Well, they could have done what everyone else does, when they get fired .. They get a new job .. I'm sure Dave worked, before he met Elvis .. And Sonny and Red were big, strong, capable men .. They could have all gotten other jobs .. They could have even become bodyguards for other celebrities, if they wanted to continue in that type of work .. What a great thing to have on your resume .. Former bodyguard to Elvis Presley .. Every celebrity would love to have them on the payroll .. So, I don't understand that excuse .. I really don't think Dave even really wanted to be involved with that book .. I think Red and Sonny kind of pulled him along into it .. Again, just my opinion .. And according to Red, they made very little money off of that book, anyway .. It certainly didn't make them rich .. So, was it worth it ? I don't think so .. And Vernon not following Elvis' instructions, didn't help the situation .. Maybe if they had been given the $5000.00, and hired back later, as he instructed, things would have been different .. All in all, just a big mess .. I thank them for trying to help Elvis, but, that book did no good. It did nothing, to make Elvis change his ways .. He continued doing everything he had always done .. It just caused a lot of hard feelings .. And that's a shame .. Best of luck to Dave .. He seems like a nice guy, that cared about Elvis .. I hope things go well for him ..

[@leemontoya8028]

Don't get in the way of a Addict! I still love Elvis!

[@davidfowler4203]

I was going into the third grade. I first heard the news in a drug store on the radio in Alma Georgia. God bless u my friend.[ David Grace]

[@mollienixx]

No one cares what Dave has to say! He knew him for 3 years… he sounds patronizing!

[@SpaGuy]

He was with him 4 years and knew him very well.. Clearly a bunch of people care what he has to say.. If you don't want to hear it you don't care about truthful Elvis history you just want to live in a fantasy world....

[@mollienixx]

As I said, in the other reply to you! I love you, your opinion, your love and history/knowledge of Elvis! Just my opinion that, Dave sometimes seems that way…I don’t hate the guy and Elvis was real difficult at times, but I was just commenting like other folks!!!

[@mrDCunningham]

I wonder how he felt going back into that building and seeing what you did to it. Great video 👍🏼😎

[@SpaGuy]

He was very happy!!

[@John-tp5gc]

Dave mentions there were three guys who were bringing Elvis the "feel good" drugs that made him high. I'm wondering if these three guys were the Stanley brothers.

[@SpaGuy]

There would have been only 2 Stanley brothers at that time..

[@randalldeetz8659]

Why did he fire those guys? Because they were scumbags.

[@cherzum]

I know they will stick to the "narrative" of we tried to help him by getting him into rehab, but we failed, so we wrote a book to "get his attention." It got his attention alright...right into an early grave. Loyal people do NOT write books, especially when Elvis begged them not to. If people don't believe the stress of this book didn't help Elvis to an early grave, then I have a bridge to sell you. All of this defense about writing this book is just that, a feeble defense.

[@ShirleyMooney-f6p]

Elvis started taking drugs when he was in the army off a officer he gave elvis tablets to stay a wake and help him sleep

[@christinacee8512]

I LOVE Elvis, I always have!!! I believe Dave 100%. For people who say Elvis isn’t here to give his account. That’s right, we lost Elvis because of his drug use!! He had many physical problems but drugs absolutely played a part!! Do you need to watch Autopsy the last hours of Elvis with Dr. Michael hunter?? Seriously listen to the call between Elvis and Red West. Red kept talking saying E you needed to get help. This was in October of 1976, Elvis was slurring his words saying he was in the best shape of his life. WHAT?? These guys didn’t get rich off of this book.. They knew Elvis fans accepted ANYTHING Elvis did. They knew they would be hated, they still did it… And even all these years later people’s love for him still clouds their objectivity. I’m sad Elvis was hurt by the book, I really am. That doesn’t change the fact I recognize it should have made Elvis want to prove them wrong and change. Elvis had the transcript months before he died he could have spoke out on it. That in itself is very telling!! He was still here to give his side. Elvis gave the world all he had to give. He trusted prescription drugs were safe and used them to cope. If everyone is being honest many things played their part in Elvis being gone too soon… Colonel, keep the money machine going no matter what. People around him enabling or complete denial. When his shows weren’t his best, fans accepting this instead of reacting with disappointment. The doctors abusing their roles to make an icon happy. Most of all Elvis himself, he was the only one in charge of accepting what his life had become. He was the only one who could try and change and be healthier. I will always feel the tragedy of the world losing a beautiful man, who was so giving and talented!!

[@SpaGuy]

I agree Dave is 100% truthful here.. Great synopsis of this mess..

[@christinacee8512]

@@SpaGuy thanks for all your posts!! This one deserves the attention it will get!! I appreciate your comment, thanks so much.

[@cherzum]

I agree that Elvis and ONLY Elvis could made the decision to get clean and get help...NOT a vengeful book set out to destroy him. That's just not how it works and to believe otherwise is quite naive.

[@82566]

​@@cherzumagree

[@mcwhorter141mcwhorter8]

Dave seems to tell it like he sees it which I can respect.

[@ZXG5678]

When elvis done his last concert where was elvis from June before August approached ? Before elvis pass away elvis was still here in june and july where was elvis in july!? From Australia 3rd june 2023 sunday .

[@LuanneHarris-rk9ei]

Thank you Billy from Sydney Australia 3rd June 2923 please still read my comment I wrote even though under my young G'Son email I fix it up into my own email

[@SpaGuy]

Elvis was relaxing..

[@LuanneHarris-rk9ei]

@@SpaGuy I'm so happy to know Elvis was doing ok in the month of July 1977 only that month

[@LuanneHarris-rk9ei]

In Australia we have in every suburb chemist for medications and health shelf's ! Americans call there chemist drug store this is where other countryside gets mix commutation over these stores ,As soon mention drug store "Other countrys thinks Americans are mentioning street drugs so every country names there store differently . Australia is chemist store . Thank you again billy so sad there wasn't help back then for Elvis ❤

[@Thomasgene]

Thank you....... I have a hearing problem and the CC did not translate very well......Question who came/called him? It was at the beginning, when he first heard about Elvis death. They wanted to take him for an interview? Thank you in advance! Sad story being told, but one I've expeirenced. One really help if the person they are helping wants help.

[@perfumegoose]

Growing up in Memphis when Elvis was here, you really didn't hear about those issues. Elvis had a reputation of being clean. When SHTF, some "details" started coming out about 20 years later. I really didn't know any more than any one else. I always thought Elvis was like Judy Garland, drugs were used to ensure the impossible schedules were met, but I really don't know. I thank you for your efforts to promote the truth.

[@davidbell5387]

Which Ricky is he talking about?

[@lu-anneharris5961]

Thank you billy . Could you tell me who this man speaking on the vedio . Hi from Sydney Australia 29ThApril 2023 saturday here and raining good weather for Elvis and Billy's vedios ❤

[@SpaGuy]

I tell you at the beginning of the video who he is.. He was a Body Guard for 4 years..

[@lu-anneharris5961]

Thank you Billy I re watch the vedio again . Just I got confuse of Dave lookn grey than what I watch a vedio last week about Sonny and Dave interview over the book of Elvis what happen Dave didn't had much of grey hair in the Elvis what happen vedio. So Dave definitely fully grey hair that's why I didn't reckonnis Dave sorry Billy I didn't got to know the menfes marfer guys back then till FBook I'm looking into Elvis people

[@stevegungel787]

The only person who could help Elvis was Elvis. Like any addict, until you have the will and desire to change, nothing will change.

[@lillyd2246]

Who can find the strengh to overcome his problems when some of his closest friends are writing a tell all book ?

[@alma4136]

As always spa guy 👍🏼 great information your bring us fan of Elvis .

[@christophertyler3425]

Thank you, Billy, and almost to 100K!!! I have great respect for you and I'm tremendously proud of the historic body of work you have put together. And not quite there yet, but please take a well-earned bow, today, as whether you achieve the 100K mark or not (though I'm sure you will), what matters most is the love, skill and dedication you've brought to creating this historical legacy!!! God bless you, as always, my friend, and have a wonderful week!!! ~ Christopher Tyler

[@SpaGuy]

Thank You Chris!!

[@wrestlingterrier8366]

Vernon never told Dave, Sonny and Red, the real reason they were let go like that. The "expenses" excuse was not true at all. There's a lot more to this. Same thing with Elvis's death. Elvis was turning his life around, they were planning a major international tour. Larry Geller and Billy Smith and others can confirm all this. Elvis was not that sick and that last picture taken of him driving into Graceland hours before his death as well as the accounts of others around him, of his final hours, confirms that. Very few people know what really happened to Elvis on that August 16th. Vernon himself knew it. Had Dave, Sonny and Red been there that Aug 16th, chances are Elvis would have not departed this world that easily. Vernon and Elvis were convinced by others that Dave, Sonny and Red had to be fired but they were also instructed not to tell them the real reason in order to avoid further trouble or real legal action by the three men. In other words, Vernon first and through him, Elvis himself, were deceived and kind of forced to get rid of those three guys and it has to do with what really happened later on that Aug 16th in Graceland. Some people learned the truth including Vernon himself but they couldn't do much about it though two people did try just to realize they shouldn't go down that route, for their own sake. This is all that can be shared here (and perhaps not even that). I wish I could share everything I know along with the documents and files that proves it. There's a lot more to what really happened to Elvis Presley that day. Why am I writing this? Well I love Elvis. He was a very unique soul and it's not fair what happened to him. Dave is a good honest man but he doesn't really know whay he was fired like that. That's why He, Red and Sonny were so hurt and felt betrayed. They had done nothing wrong and did love Elvis, but some people wanted them out of the way!

[@MusicHeartNSoul]

Hmm… ❓🤔😓

[@marthaashley2211]

Would really love to know the rest u got us thinking now

[@mollienixx]

And you’re damn right it’s his way or the Highway… he’s the boss!

[@kincaide67]

Probably one of the best you've posted, Billy. Definitely in the top 5! Thanx so much for these vids. Totally loving these. You bring answers to the questions many have been asking for years. It's so good to hear the stories from the Real people who knew the Real Elvis. Until the next one, Take care, my friend.

[@lillyd2246]

As long as we all keep in mind that it's only their side of the story : we were perfect so they fired us

[@ajporter7487]

The three headed snake.

[@robertconnolly7265]

This is a perfect example of the need that inspired intervention that includes key family members and close friends

[@allanparkes3754]

The worst book written about Elvis was the book by evil Albert Goldman. I never read it but read the newspaper series from the book. Whoever provided some of those stories for the book were not friends of Elvis. I'm sure Lamer Fike was one, I maybe wrong but I think he contributed to that book. Makes Elvis What Happened look like a Janet and John book.

[@Jim_Stark]

lamar was indeed the main source for the goldman book. it's disgusting and i'll never read it again. goldman pretty much despised elvis and it certainly shows in his writing.

[@SpaGuy]

I agree 100%!! It was awful yet fans never mention it or have any issues with Lamar.. Billy Smith wrote some horrible stuff too.. Yet he is given a pass too..

[@allanparkes3754]

@@Jim_Stark Despised is the word, you're quite right. I think Goldman did a job on John Lennon too. Goldman was Evil and Lamar should have been ashamed. Obviously just thought about a quick buck at the time.

[@Jim_Stark]

@@allanparkes3754 it was over 20 some years ago that I read that terrible book. What's interesting is that the majority of the perverted and scandalous stories in this book, are never mentioned in any other elvis biography. Kinda takes away their credibility doesn't it?

[@allanparkes3754]

@@Jim_Stark It does yes, and has it affected Elvis' Legacy or Image? No it hasn't. That says it all.

[@robertsteele5346]

Elvis said he made a huge mistake hiring Hebler

[@SpaGuy]

When? After he was fired for trying to help him?

[@nagilalencar]

It hurts me so bad to hear all this. No one could've helped the King truly. Amazing video. For me, it ranks about the 5 best I have ever seen from your channel SG. Amazing work SG. 👏 from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@essbee8484]

I remember reading one of the guys mouthing off that Dave wasn't there that long--maybe it was Lamar---and in this video Dave says he had been hired for 4 years... the way the other mafia member put it, seemed like he had only been there a second. 4 years is a long time to me. There are fan groups that ban Elvis What Happened from being discussed (as well as Child Bride 🙄 which I believe--most of it) because they all try to white wash his life... I like fans who accept him for who he was. 100%... the ones who make excuses... irritates me to no end. As far as how he was fired... I can see Vernon doing that... but I think the OH wait you were supposed to get 5 grand and come back in a year story from Elvis sounds like a plea for them to possibly stop the book--like hey, I wasn't really trying to screw you over it was a miscommunication so are we good now? kind of thing. Too little too late sort of thing... I don't even think... knowing what I know now... that Elvis What Happened was a bad book. People blame so many people for Elvis death... Elvis killed Elvis. Elvis had a mouth--he could have fired more. He didn't. It was the COl's fault. It was Vernon's fault... it was the MM's fault... IT WAS ELVIS. He put that first pill in his mouth back in the 50s... and from there it went!

[@marinapolo2368]

El problema de las drogas es muy serio. En realidad han pasado tantos años que muchas circunstancias y momentos se olvidan y más aún si los protagonistas ya no existen. He leído muchísimo sobre Elvis y su vida y a veces es difícil aceptar que una persona querida o por quien se siente admiración haya caído en ese mundo oscuro. Creo que Elvis contrató a sus colaboradores para que cuiden su entorno en todos sentidos eran gente que se volvió familia los guardaespaldas eran felices disfrutando de la gloria de Elvis los mejores años, pero eran arrastrados por ese mundo donde entra el mal con facilidad por dinero, ego y descontrol. Hoy en día ha quedado expuesto como se mueve el mundo del espectáculo y realmente se necesita gente equilibrada e íntegra, honesta porque eso eso es un mercado todos compran y venden al mejor postor. Creo que Elvis fue en un inicio inteligente y bien protegido pero creo que las drogas entraron de juego en juego cuando pensó que podía controlar la situación. Pero también está claro que cuando regresó al espectáculo en los 70 ahí comenzó el principio del fin. Para mantenerse en pie por las exigencias de su manager qué abusivamente lo hacía trabajar muchas veces con 2 espectáculos diarios lo drogaban más y más. Todo su alrededor disfruto de su dinero debieron creo yo alejarlo del manager así lo denuncie, primero era su salud. Esos contratos que firmaba de 50/50 eran un suicidio entregar su voluntad a un hombre ambicioso, manipulador como el coronel. Se perdió.

[@brad4110]

Great video Billy thank you.

[@jeffmitchell9863]

I believe Mr Hebler. Anger was obviously part of the book thing but I honestly believe they were as good as any about protecting EP. Not perfect!!!! But no worse.

[@Chloe-j3o]

Did Red and Sonny West testify under oath during Dr Nic trial ?

[@debragarner4884]

Thanks Billy another informative video. So glad that your dedication and love for Elvis and the truth to be known especially, for all the new fans. I do believe the guys tried however, their hands were really tied figuratively and Literally! Best regards to your wife as well.

[@desfletc]

i solidly believe Red, Sonny West and Dave Hebler went out of there way to help Elvis and his drug addiction which eventually got them fired, they tried many times, Its a dam shame Charlie Hodge didn't do the same, you can find several video's on KZbin of Charlie Hodge giving interviews saying all the drugs Elvis was taking were for his health problems, and they were all justified, shame Charlie didn't come clean, well done again Spa Guy for finding these valuable snippets of information

[@mscarolynnigro]

If they were friends with narcotics agents - why didn't they report the doctors?

[@SpaGuy]

How do you know they didn't?

[@mscarolynnigro]

@@SpaGuy I dont know ...I mean, doctor Nick was a fixture in Elvis's life for years . He didn't even lose his license till long after Elvis was dead.

[@chadhero37]

I believe about 95% of the book. The biggest "falsehoods" of the book when it came out was the drug use, but we now know that was 100% true. Odds are, most of the book was true too

[@fjaviermadueno]

I am with Elvis. I am glad that he fired you!

[@BronsonOsborne]

looks like you need FIRED

[@dianne888]

Leave Dave alone! Elvis began dying when his mother died. It took 20 years, drugs and life hurts to do it. We all love Elvis and wish things could have been different. Satan came to steal, kill and destroy that is who killed Elvis prematurely, but praise God Elvis was saved by his love for Jesus Christ! Elvis is at peace with his Lord, and family, friends and fan’s should let it all go and be at peace too…. we all miss him, but he would want us to remember him for the loving, generous, talented person he was. ❤️

[@Mary-bk2wj]

Hey, that sums it up pretty nicely!

[@lt7798]

Vernon was old school. To him a weeks pay was alot of money.

[@LuanneHarris-rk9ei]

Its no use me to get a question in dave hebler aint near me :Me to ask him a question and being my age today 63 sounds mess up because your 17 years old back then in 1977 and back then im just idioling elvis un aware about his lhealth life style im only just loving elvis . So reading and listing in this era has done my head in over the book ELVIS what happen . It feels to me they trying to help elvis in this era lol in which elvis wasn't help back then its just wierd to my age . Its to late now to help elvis ❤ . Seems to me they trying to help elvis while he laying in his grave more then what he was alive . As i read and listing to articles and vedios it reminds me of a mess up jig saw puzzle try to put peices together dont t forget i was only a teen back then you dont hear any storys back then wasnt being heard . Poor elvis if he only expressed himself to his fans that he wasnt well "His fans could of help him and suport him just being their to get well but elvis kept his health private . I reckon the fans could of helped elvis ❤hi from Sydney Australia 🇭🇲

[@larrypetreemusic]

THe quality if bad

[@weenyjane]

Why do you give this guy air time? It’s made me do cross 🤬

[@weenyjane]

*so

[@SpaGuy]

Because he is telling the truth.. You probably can't handle the truth..

[@weenyjane]

It’s not that, it’s just I don’t like people saying negative things about Elvis when he’s not here to say his side. It just makes me sad as he did so many good things and there are some who just want to tell us the bad side of him 😢

[@paulmogg8036]

Fascinating to here Dave talk about all this stuff Spa Guy ! Dave seems a really cool / stand up guy ... Elvis What Happened has allways been one of my favourite books written about Elvis ( controversial at the time ) .....but as the years went by people realised that most of itvwas infact true ! Doesnt make us love Elvis any less ! Keep these videos coming ... Enjoyable viewing 👍🏻

[@SpaGuy]

I agree Paul the sad thing is many fans who never read the book promote it as a hit peice and it wasn't at all..

[@paulmogg8036]

@@SpaGuy Cheers Billy 🍻

[@thomasandersen2938]

​@Spa Guy most fans are denial blame everyone parker tye guys but as Dave self reality you can save a man from himself which is true

[@thomasandersen2938]

​@Spa Guy most fans are denial blame everyone parker tye guys but as Dave self reality you can save a man from himself which is true is true

[@thomasandersen2938]

​@@SpaGuy Dave speaks the truth

[@georgehorner1578]

Hebler was no good for helping to write that book, Elvis owed these men nothing.

[@marilynwillett804]

all the old farts who don't get any attention

[@kathysharpe7339]

Thank you Dave. Hopefully you have gotten thur to people.

[@lindaduarte59]

Did Elvis actually read the book that Sonny, Red and Dave wrote or did he just hear about it?

[@SpaGuy]

He got a transcript I think but doubt he read it.

[@ShirleyMooney-f6p]

Tom parker killed elvis because he over worked elvis to death with none stop shows after shows and wouldnt let elvis rest

[@MaaikevanBroekhovenIBCLC]

Great interview Billy. Thank you

[@geraldmurasky]

Should have been fired way before they were fired