Elvis Presley - Marty Lacker Part 4 Memphis Mafia memberThings you want to know Interview

Elvis Presley - Marty Lacker Memphis Mafia member Interview by Joe Krein Part 4
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This is an old telephone interview to cassette tape with a suction cup. So expect some noise .
Well this is the final Episode of this series with Marty Lacker .
It was great hearing them again .
'He went to school with (Elvis), that’s how they met. My dad was from New York, the Bronx, and he dressed just like Elvis did. They just formed a bond of friendship through that. They always took up for each other. Both of them went into the army and afterwards, a good friend of his re-introduced them and he went to work for him', said Mr. Lacker's son, Mark. 'They were like brothers. They respected each other'.
Mr. Lacker also worked in the music business both during his time with Elvis and after The King's 1977 death. In 1967, Lacker helped launch 'Pepper Records' and went on to become American Studios' vice president and business manager. In the early '70s, Lacker also helped co-found the local Grammy chapter and also served as the chairman of the original Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission.
If not for Marty Lacker, Elvis might never have gone to American Studios in 1969 to record the landmark 'From Elvis in Memphis' record.
If not for Mr. Lacker, then, the world might never have had such Presley hits as 'Suspicious Minds' - The King's last chart-topper - and 'In the Ghetto', among many others.
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Collecting King Elvis

[@keithoffredo2676]

Marty Lacker truly hit home with nothing but the Truth about all the questions i would have asked him about Elvis,,,,,,A True Friend of Elvis,God Bless Him.*TCB

[@James-d1k4j]

He was no friend of Elvis look up some of the interviews he did with Red and Sonny West on Elvis.

[@keithoffredo2676]

Thanks,Where there any Rumors about Marty leaving other then removing himself from Graceland,,,,,,,,,

[@James-d1k4j]

The majority of the so-called Memphis Mafia betrayed Elvis apart from Charlie hodge, Sam Thompson and probably Billy Smith Elvis first cousin. However, Billy Smith has stayed very quiet on whether Elvis was inappropriate with any underaged girls let alone Priscilla? I have seen Billy Smith knocking Elvis on interviews with Red and Sonny West do not know if I trust the arsehole??

[@keetonplace]

@@keithoffredo2676 All of those guys were removed from Graceland, permanently. Lisa told Diane Sawyer she hoped they rotted in hell. Lisa was the ONLY one who loved Elvis with no agenda. All the rest, many relatives included, used him and then betrayed him.(Exception, Jerry Schilling.) This man literally had no one truly care for him, no matter how they try to convince anyone that they did.. Read all the history since his death. Talk to people who were around. People need to stop defending these guys.

[@keithoffredo2676]

Thank you...@@keetonplace

[@roselamoure]

Marty is a really great guy, he is a very honest person and he tells everything as it is. He doesn’t sugarcoat things or lies or has any two faced intentions. He is just a very honest and authentic guy, very rare to come across. That‘s why he is one of my favorite members of the MM. I believe everything Marty says

[@christinetierney8664]

me too.

[@sameirorodrigues6632]

Me too!

[@keetonplace]

He is nothing more than a betrayer, as they all were. Nobody liked Marty when he would try and go out in the Elvis World after EP died because he was too mean.

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

@@keetonplaceNot my experience at all, but maybe yours. 😊

[@keetonplace]

@@FrankieLovesElvis Back in the early 2000's forward, I was on an EPE Elvis message board meeting a lot of people who loved Elvis like I did. I learned a lot being there. Every single person of hundreds said he didn't last long in many Elvis places because he would get in arguments with people and would leave in a huff, or get kicked out. If that wasn't bad enough, after Elvis died he, Billy Smith and Lamar Fike wrote an awful book about a man who had been so good to them. It was a betrayal book. They continued to try and remain in the Elvis world and make money off of him until they died. Billy still lives and still trying to make money off Elvis. So disgusting. Never held jobs and they were young men when Elvis died. Not sure the average fan knows what all Elvis did for these betrayers in his lifetime. People would have worked for free for EP. They chose to betray. Lack of a good character or integrity are those who betray. I would say if it were your father, how would you like it if all around him wrote books and trashed him? Sold off at auctions many things given to them by Elvis. I've been to several and still do one online. Ever wonder why Lisa couldn't stand any of them? Why they weren't allowed at Gracealnd, nor at any events during Elvis Week every year? They STILL came and rented out cheap places nearby to make money off Elvis. Some fans don't care what they did to Elvis, just that they were around him, and still after $$$$. But a handful of them, compared to those fans who like Jerry Schilling and others who stayed true to Elvis. I love Elvis. I hate betrayers. Backstabbers.

[@havajafrljuckic8833]

Thank you Mr. Lacker for this wonderful insight into Elvis. You always spoke the truth and cared about Elvis. Rest in Peace Sir❤

[@AmericanWoman1]

No, he did not always speak the truth nor was he a good friend. E knew it and he was gone. He wasan't going to hire those guys back and he was about to fire most of the ones who were left. Major changes were about to happen within days of his last tour. Sadly, E died and now we have all the asses writing tell alls that are filled with untruths, even family members. The lies are ridiculous.

[@theapavlou3030]

How would you know the truth? They all had an agenda, and the ex wife only ever lined her pockets. Still is

[@Doggitobella]

All I can say about all these people talking about Elvis ,sure makes it all the more sad that Elvis is not here anymore. The sadness drowns out all the words being said about him.

[@gloraynestill3860]

Agree

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

Everyone is now deceased so, they’re all together again. 😊❤

[@vicki6070]

I've watched all 4 Parts. So glad that Marty granted this interview. He's quite thorough in his answers and doesn't show any bias. Appreciate you uploading the complete interview! All the best!

[@eadiekaywilliams5077]

110 pm

[@keetonplace]

He only shows betrayal to a great man who trusted him.

[@abc-wv4in]

I don't hear any betrayal in these interviews. Everyone knows Elvis wasn't perfect, but Marty dispels some negative myths about him and tells the truth about how the marriage came about. @@keetonplace

[@Della624]

@@abc-wv4in Marty Lacker was offered Best Man because of an incident beforehand and it was Elvis Presley's way of saying sorry - he gifted someone something. Marty in this interview accepted it because he wanted one over on Joe Esposito. Joe Esposito only once touched on this subject, (probably because it is so effing petty it's not worth the bother to keep going on about it) and he said that Elvis had told him (Joe Esposito) that he (Elvis) had made a mistake with Marty and had wanted to drop him as Best Man and have Joe as sole Best Man instead but according to Joe Esposito, he told Elvis he couldn't do that which is why there were Co-Best Men at Elvis' Wedding. Marty is desperate for everyone to believe that Joe Esposito only got offered Best Man because he (Joe), Priscilla and Parker had forced Elvis into asking Joe. Marty says he didn't care about who got close to Elvis, but when you listen to his interviews, especially this one, and what he has written, he does nothing but sh*t on those who did get close to Elvis and accuses them anything and everything but the fact that Elvis might just have respected them, trusted them and yeas loved them as Brothers. Still, let me clarify. At the time of the Wedding Marty was ONLY a Co-Foreman of the Memphis Mafia in Memphis and Joe was Co-Foreman in California which is where he lived with his wife and children. However, Joe was ALSO Elvis Presley's Road Manager AND Right Hand Man - Right Hand Man meaning he dealt with personal and professional issues of whatever nature that Elvis needed to get done. I'm inclined to believe Joe's version over Marty Lacker's any day of the week. Marty's is vindictive, nasty and attempting to discredit Joe Esposito and Elvis's reputation. Joe's sounds the more mature and believable and also he would have been close to Elvis Presley both Professionally and Personally - and it appears to me that Marty Lacker just could not handle that fact.

[@SCHERYLBell-xi6bq]

@@Della624Joe was a Parker man. He tattled to Parker on Elvis all the time & in his book he said some things he should have kept silent about

[@modernretroradio993]

I've been salivating for Part 4! Marty gave the best interviews!

[@jkrein82]

Well i hope you enjoyed it

[@peterm1826]

He has a blog online called Ask Marty Lacker. It has some good information. And how he felt about Elvis ex wife.

[@jkrein82]

He took questions for him on EER for years until we had a falling out. But he was at EER first .

[@keetonplace]

@@jkrein82 Marty Lacker had a falling out with everyone he ever met. He couldn't stay long anywhere he went because he became belligerent. People wanted him to leave every place he went. This was in the early to mid 2000's that I'm familiar with, but I would guess it continued. Everyone knew it. He had a very bad reputation.

[@jkrein82]

This we could not tolerate .@@keetonplace

[@lewhite99]

Marty Lacker one of my favorites. He never sugar coat the truth like Charlie Hodge and Joe Esposito did. He told it like it was. For that I respected him tremendously! I believe everything Marty ever said. He was a no nonsense guy. A very intelligent man also. R.I. P. Mr Lacker!

[@abc-wv4in]

Joe only looked out for Joe and Parker and Pris. Charlie was loyal to Elvis but did sugarcoat things.

[@rahan9886]

Charlie?​@@abc-wv4in

[@Doggitobella]

Thank you so much for this fine interview.Wasimpresses by Marty’s brother in law creating the Meditation garden. That took brains.

[@jkrein82]

Glad you enjoyed it .

[@marthaashley2211]

Loved hearing this thank u 💖

[@jkrein82]

You're so welcome!

[@jamesjuke7505]

I always respected Marty... Was he perfect no but who is ? He loved Elvis and Elvis loved him..Thats good enough for me. Stand up guy if ever there was. Great hearing his voice again... Thank you.

[@nonyabiz550]

He's repulsive. How would 😂he ever have gotten laid in his life if not for his gay Elvis?

[@judyfowler3069]

So glad I found these interviews from Marty. Marty always seemed like an honest and great guy. Thank you Marty, now I know a little more about who had Elvis's best interests. Love listening to these old interviews. You learn Elvis was human just like you and me with faults just like you and me. This is much better than readng a book someone wrote about him. Read parts 2, 3 and 4. Have to locate part 1 now.

[@edwardvelez2926]

Marty thank u for ur sentiments n Honesty. I've been an Elvis fan since I was 5 yrs old n now I'm 66 yrs old 🧓 thanks to my mother. RIP TRUE FRIEND OF ELVIS!! 😊

[@garybell523]

I liked Marty. I read most of this in a book he wrote shortly after Elvis died.

[@jkrein82]

This was done around dthe same time.

[@benicio1967]

This man is really credible. Such a straight shooter. I have enormous respect for him. What an interview. Very revealing.

[@jacquelineloveselvis]

We need to hear more of these old interviews please. This one was fantastic. I totally agree with Marty when he said that Ginger was a trophy girlfriend. He had no intention of marrying her, whether he gave Ginger that impression or not.

[@jkrein82]

I f anyone knows Ginger Alden i would to talk with her .

[@margarettaylor8107]

​@@jkrein82Billy Smith recently stated that Ginger was on her way out and if he had lived, she would have been gone when Elvis returned from his final tour.I prefer Ginger to Priscilla.Ginger protects Elvis but Priscilla plays Elvis' victim And has variations of the same stories.

[@lindaf4369]

Ginger NEVER protected Elvis in the way that Priscilla and particularly Linda did obviously..all she cared about was that she was dating Elvis and going out to clubs almost every night without Elvis.. she NEVER truly loved Elvis period he was a trophy for herself..jmo

[@nonyabiz550]

No, because he didn't want a woman, any woman. He wanted a man. Yall are gonna have to face the truth inevitably

[@SCHERYLBell-xi6bq]

@@lindaf4369I don’t think Ginger really cared about Elvis. Her mother was the one that wanted Elvis in the family

[@stephaniemccowan283]

Love his interview. RIP Marty

[@TCB0816]

Thank you for posting all 4 parts. 😎⚡TCB

[@linapagliari8003]

Really enjoyed this interview Ty for sharing MARTY a classy guy speaks the truth🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Christina-k9d]

Christina, thankyou for that series with Marty Lacker. Very interesting. I'm about to see the Elvis musical in Sydney. Elvis was lucky to have a friend like Marty.❤

[@jkrein82]

Christina?

[@jkrein82]

Who is Christina ?

[@keetonplace]

It was actually Marty who was the lucky one. Lavished with houses, cars, jewelly clothes, eating at Graceland anytime, traveling to Hawaii and Las Vegas, Colorado. First class all the way. Then he betrayed Elvis. I have no use for betrayers, especially when it's someone I love. Elvis brought great joy to my life. These hanger's on brought great sorrow to Elvis. Lived a lavish lifestyle with him, then turned on him. I don't blame Priscilla one little bit for wanting some of these guys just gone. He didn't like the set up, huh? Too bad. Leave...for good. Elvis would have been the better for it. My feelings toward Priscilla have changed after she contested Lisa's will. I've lost any respect I had for her. With Elvis , it's always about the money....and he gave so freely to everyone, but it was never enough. May he RIP from what he suffered here on earth. A friend said he knew they were all using him, but his answer always was...but they have families to support. Kind hearted to the core.

[@wallymarcel1]

Thank you. Loved all four parts.

[@jkrein82]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thomasandersen2938]

Great interview Joe thanks

[@jkrein82]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jkrein82]

Sonny talked for 3 hours . Does anyone no a professinal company that could take it from tape . If the tape broke could you splice it?

[@yodaknows1977]

Marty tells it like it is a true glimpse into the life of Elvis

[@houdini1972]

Great recordings!

[@barbcollins]

The entire story starts with an immature guy in the area of women. He was too young and confused about female relationships. Cilla dad saw a future for his daughter. Thars why he allowed her to go to Graceland. You do not need to be a rocket scientist to figure this out. Her pregnancy sealed her a lifetime of financial security. She kept Graceland going for her need for attention and financial security. The very fact that she made a movie baring her intimate life with her child's father is disgusting!!! 😢

[@nonyabiz550]

You need to get help. He was confused, alright. Natalie Wood had already witnesses Gladys trying to get him to sit on her lap in front of her at 22. It was incest. He was also with other men. Yall do these mental contortions and attack the messenger in denial of what is clearly true. Elvis didn't want a woman, any woman. He always wanted one around as a mother, nothing more. There is too much smoke and too many witnesses with nothing to gain or lose for these things not to be true.

[@AngelasJoys]

Everyone ever interviewed tells their view of the Elvis story. Their truth. But it's only a piece of the truth. No one person knows it all. Well one person, Elvis and he's not here. Every one of the interviews of the group, and the women in his life give a story from an individual viewpoint. What I unfortunately get from these interviews is that Elvis didn't really have anyone he could totally trust but his parents. That just makes me sad. Many loved him but just not enough. 👑

[@keetonplace]

You are astute in your interpretation of people talking about Elvis. There was ONE person who loved him unconditionally, with NO agenda. That was Lisa. It's turned out Jerry also. All the others wrote trashy books about the man who trusted them. Betrayers you would call them. Lacker, Fike, Billy, the worst. Billy still putting stuff up for auction he got from Elvis. I would guess he stole much of it after Elvis died right out of Graceland. Only Vernon was there to watch out over things....sadly. Billy actually put up for auction in '94 a great, personalized ID bracelet from Elvis with Billy's nickname engraved on one side and his name on the other. I just think I might have held on to that. Last month it was an expensive gun, and in between much more. These guys were all there to get what they could from Elvis...,and get, they did. He spent a fortune on all of them. I have read them complaining so much it's sickening. They don't have a clue how lucky they were. Then to go betray this good man is evil..

[@AngelasJoys]

@@keetonplace You just told me things I didn't know about Billy. It's all very sad how they sell him out for cash, even his own family.

[@jkrein82]

Aunt Delta was there after his and she was selling everything she could get her hands on . Most of it went to Jimmy Velvet . I have a piece tin my collection that i have that way .@@AngelasJoys

[@AngelasJoys]

@@jkrein82 Sad.

[@keetonplace]

@@jkrein82 That ID bracelet given to Billy by Elvis was at a Jimmy Velvet auction in Las Vegas I attended. I still have that catalogue from the auction here in my office, as well as the EPE auction several years later in Vegas which I also attended. He had other things in it also, but that personalized thing I just couldn't believe. How cold. I didn't know about the Delta thing. There's an ashtray that use to sit on an end table next to long white sofa. It was in the Jimmy Velvet auction with 4 bidders on the phone as well as in the room. I heard Ringo was bidding. That must have been stolen!

[@ROCK.ON.]

THANKS FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO

[@jkrein82]

Thanks for watching!

[@jkrein82]

Aunt Delta was there after his and she was selling everything she could get her hands on . Most of it went to Jimmy Velvet . I have a piece tin my collection that i have that way . Selling things that they now ' you have to think. After all these years they have it? Boy i could tell stories . Would people be interested if i did a live chat ?

[@barbarabb9764]

Yes, please.

[@ConcertFootageNate]

Absolutely

[@lisa661]

Of course.

[@wendyrollyson6382]

Do it

[@dianekolb3703]

Loved the interview! Ty 😊😊

[@jkrein82]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davefk]

Really, enjoyed listening. Thank you.

[@jkrein82]

Thanks for listening

[@rc6981]

Wow this is an Amazing interview 👍⚡TCB⚡⚡

[@darlingoldie]

Remember when he keeps talking about, 45.00 pay…in todays money that’s 475.00. + their food, clothing, autos, all had health insurance. If it was so little money, how did Marty buy his family a home while he was working for Elvis. I myself worked in those days, no heath insurance, no food allowance etc., certainly no company car, and 30.00 per week wasn’t at all bad. As I remember I rented a beautiful apartment in NY for 60.00 a month. So these guys crying poverty does not sit well with me.

[@Barbara-er1co]

Elvis gifted people. Their homes cars etc

[@DianeWallace-y5u]

Elvis bought him a home.

[@wendyrollyson6382]

Right and as soon as they started crying that he didn't pay them enough the public handed thier asses back to them😅

[@clifffor1179]

Enjoyed your interviews with Marty they are worth a few listens.

[@lifeintune7851]

Why is the woman he bought the Cadillac for always referred to as Black? What is the difference what color she was?

[@SandraL-gh1pd]

It is interesting that codeine was found in Elvis' system. He was supposed to be allergic. No one questioned how it got there. That is probably why Vernon Presley felt someone did something to Elvis.

[@jeremeymiller3406]

Marty was definitely a true friend he doesn’t mince words he is a straight up no BS no frills kind of guy and I appreciate that he does t sugarcoat anything. He is absolutely right about one thing I’ve been to plenty of my friends funerals who’ve died young and seeing them in that casket is an image you will never be able to get out of your head. Hope all these guys are together at the Graceland in the sky having firework wars and reminiscing I’m sure they have a lot to catch up on.

[@karenhenderson1580]

Great interview

[@pearlbruno4747]

Thank you for this enlightening interview

[@susanfaltisco8104]

Love your interview you are a very nice person ❤

[@KellyHampton]

Great interview

[@barbcollins]

Elvis knew everyone wanted a piece of him!! Including Cilla!!! Lisa was just as kind as her dad. So sorry he didn't live to be with his daughter and grans!❤❤❤

[@nonyabiz550]

They earned it. He was a blackhole. He was selfish and demanding

[@leemontoya8028]

This was cool! but why the long wait? Lacker has been gone for years!

[@michellestmcmahon1173]

So Billy told Marty that Elvis only wants the young guys working in shifts and one guy here at the house, Elvis wants his privacy and Marty said well good he wished he had of done that years ago. Billy said good im glad you rang first and didnt come straight to the gate and not being let in. Elvis just wants some privacy. Yet he didnt like it and blamed Pricilla for Elvis spending his time with Joe and joany Jerry Shilling and his wife.

[@annd2350]

No one likes to feel left out and ignored by a friend. How would you feel if your friend tells you to go away because his wife doesn't like that you don't kiss her ass and prefers his other friends that do kiss her ass??

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

@@annd2350Exactly. 😊

[@mgcole5586]

Very Good 👍

[@joeman7547]

They cannot find the body or the Grave of Jessie Presley, If you have ears to hear then hear.

[@kathrynenderby5997]

I’m a huge fan of elvis Presley’s and I love 💕 elviss music and flims and too elvis will always be the king 👑 of 🎸 my dream is to visit Graceland and communicate with elvis and I respect elvis and his family and friends too tcb too I always live elvis tcb ⚡️🕺12:32pm thanks I always live elvis 6:56pm

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

Joe, Did you interview Lamar? I think you did, but I would love to hear that story. 😊

[@jkrein82]

I did but i never aired it . I have not listened to in 25 years. ' i don't 'think he was that opened . Sonny talked for 3 hours and no one has ever heard it .

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

@@jkrein82 Would love to hear more. ☺️

[@RoseRNCLNC]

Wait did he admit they left because Elvis and Priscilla had couple friends?? Omg that is kind of how I took it

[@stephaniemccowan283]

A sincere interview

[@janiceleighton7348]

Elvis would go mad with cilla about Billy for sure fans

[@DEFENDINGELVISPRESLEY]

Interesting

[@stevenwalshe5606]

Wowtastic 😎🇮🇪

[@lillyd2246]

"In 1967 Priscilla tried to change Elvis", fortunately she did not succeed 😊

[@karentarkington236]

Id rather u refer to her as dee stanley....lol says it all

[@janiceleighton7348]

There was a couple if guys knew about his other kids guess whoooooooo was licks

[@LaurieLT88]

No other kids. Geees.

[@joycebest7423]

Interesting

[@novepesmepav2852]

I always beleived that Joe esposito was not a trusted friend of Elvis cause he praised Parker so much which made him a slimebag as well. I respect Marty and Billy Smith and beleive them completely. So sad for Elvis and his tragic end and as far as Priscilla have same opinion as Marty maybe even worse.

[@havajafrljuckic8833]

Exactly correct👍

[@afaceinthecrowd1983]

He was Parker's mole. Eyes and ears.

[@janiceleighton7348]

Well Marty you took a 5ooo ypthousand gift from Elvis late on lol

[@LaurieLT88]

If you didn't take a gift Elvis gave you he considered it an insult.

[@janiceleighton7348]

But Joe never knew cilla was mad as he'll at his DVD he brought out she was frothing at the mouth about that about cash he made

[@myrel543]

Wich dvd???

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

@@myrel543His Best Friend Remembers 1997

[@gusjackson3658]

Most of those jobs could have been done by contracted security etc. Likewise his pilots musicians etc. It was a very inefficient operation which was partly why he sold 1 billion records and still died broke.

[@anastasia_eptcb]

How ridiculous, he was mad that Priscilla wanted her husband to be her husband 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ontheroadhome4796]

I never believed that Elvis was going to marry Ginger. And since I grew up, (well many years ago) I have seen more and more that Elvis never wanted to even marry Priscilla. I figured out that it had a lot to do with her dad and the one I refer to as "Toilet Paper" because of his initials. And it was him that planted Joe there to befriend Elvis in Germany because he was the one that was behind that happening in the first place. No wonder Joe and Priscilla always said nice things about Toilet Paper. And good for Marty counter suing Priscilla. She has absolutely no shame.. Still trying to take Elvis and contesting the will of Lisa Marie for ownership of Graceland how dare her. She divorced Elvis. She should be buried there either. I don't care that she was once married to him. I don't care that she was the mother of his child. SHE DIVORCED HIM and had taken off with Mike Stone... So, let her be buried with him. Lolololol!!!

[@jimwest850]

Can anybody tell me is it true that Billy’s cousin is the one that took the picture of Elvis in the coffin at Elvis’s funeral at Graceland that star magazine, or the national inquirer, gave him some money and a camera to do it? Is that true because man if it is, he was with Elvis the night before he died and then the turn around and take that picture is that true?

[@jkrein82]

After all this time and lies' who the hell knows anymore.

[@jimwest850]

@@jkrein82 100% correct but why we keep digging ?

[@debra2700]

Gladys Presley's sister Lillian had a son who took the picture for the National Enquirer but the photos didn't turn out so they took a photo of Elvis at the age of 33 and doctored it up to look real. That's why he looks 33 in the casket and the casket looks like a drawing, which is exactly what it was.

[@jimwest850]

@@debra2700 thank you

[@debra2700]

@@jimwest850 If you watch Spa Guy, he dedicates a video to how the photo was made which is very interesting and also very sad because Elvis was always there for any relative who needed money or a job but few of them were loyal to him. The sister of the man who took the photo, Janet Mann and her mother Lillian Smith Fortenberry Mann, who was Gladys' sister, did a trashy article about Elvis after he died stating that Elvis turned them away when they needed money in the National Enquirer. Most of Elvis' family was trash from Tupelo or places just as bad and the one thing I agree with Priscilla about was distancing Lisa Marie from most of them after Elvis died.

[@doriswilliams6422]

I believe every word there were cilques all the books say the same

[@myrel543]

Who are Jo and Johny,Esposito and his ex wife???Jo Smith was saying that Elvis have fillings for Ginger...

[@jkrein82]

Dee said the same and that i another i have never aired, I dont want fans cutting off my left n#u#t

[@trentdeans6149]

Lamar was in Portland, ME. Just goes to show u some of these other stories are prob wrong

[@janiceleighton7348]

So cilla has check to show up at Joe's funeral when she was mad as he'll about that DVD and stuff she fake as he'll that women

[@darlingoldie]

For someone who didn’t know Ginger Alden, never met her he sure does have a lot to say about how Elvis felt. The people who heard Elvis (Lowell Thomas! Ed Parker and many others who Elvis involved in the engagement)knew that he had every intention of marrying her. He was planning his own wedding for once and enjoying every minute of it. Yes he was 42 and ready to settle down, yes Ginger may have been Elvis’ trophy, but that surely didn’t mean he wasn’t totally in love. The one who knew the most on a personal level was Kathy Westmoreland. Ask her!

[@debra2700]

It was determined after he died, that Elvis had about four months worth of stool in his colon, had a myriad of severe, painful health problems, was worried sick about the book that just came out about him and how the fans would treat him on the concert he was leaving for the next day, had a fight with Priscilla about Lisa Marie and was literally dying but we're supposed to believe he talked about tiny roses on a wedding dress and glass slippers for Ginger. Priscilla said that Elvis never wanted to see her get ready, he was only interested in the finished product and he had zero input into their wedding but now at the age of 42, having changed none of his habits, he's 100% involved in a wedding with Ginger. I don't buy it. Ginger was a 20 year old with no motivation. She didn't go to school and she didn't work and she did everything her Mommy told her to do. Alicia Kerwin was her age and walked away from Elvis saying he was too old for her and she didn't want to take care of him and I believe Ginger, her mother and her sisters were just in it for the money.

[@Barbara-er1co]

Read. Peter guralnicks 2 volumes Unbelievable. Ginger Alden used him.

[@afaceinthecrowd1983]

@@Barbara-er1coG just repeated rumors, period. Then the factual he basically took from DL.

[@janiceleighton7348]

But Billy knows about the other kids he only trying to protect his image fans sadly but he knows about other kids

[@jkrein82]

You would be surprised what people know

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

@@jkrein82That’s what I’m afraid of !!! 😮

[@jkrein82]

Ive heard a lot from people that was there. @@FrankieLovesElvis

[@JesusOnlyWay-d8e]

what other kids???

[@krystynagorazdowska3746]

Czy ktoś jeszcze chce słuchać tych tandetnych plotek, wciąż coś nowego wymyślają,już dość dorobili się na Elvisie, wszyscy żyli z jego kariery, dość już, to dworzanie zabili swojego krola, swiete slowa!!!!! Wszyscy byli przyjaciolmi Elvisa i go kochali ,klakierzy, sepy, oszusci, judasze, dość!!

[@elvislovesme]

A bit creepy at 24 years old wanting to date a 14 year old 9th grader. 😳😖

[@ginalewis3530]

No woman wants several guys constantly around herself and her husband; “just sayin”

[@Noel-ji8nm]

She loved the image, not the man.

[@mistyblue7141]

Then she shouldn’t of left cause that is how Elvis was and she tried to change him you shouldn’t try to change a person if you don’t like him for who they are, and move on

[@lisap3344]

@@mistyblue7141she was young and of Course had expectations , her and Elvis should have focused on raising their beautiful baby girl, Lisa Marie. If there were not so Many distractions and hangers on I do believe Priscilla , Elvis and Lisa Marie would have had family peace . It takes work and hope and faith and devotion to make a relationship work, but most of all compassion and understanding and compromise and trust . I know there was love but sometimes that’s not enough especially with influencers and ego in the way. I do believe Elvis and Priscilla loved each other deeply and I do believe he missed her in the end, but I don’t blame her for wanting more intimacy and love and attention she so deserved as a woman and a wife.

[@marci811]

Elvis was encouraged to marry Priscilla by Col. Parker and her stepfather. She got her Mrs. and was ready to leave after Lisas birth - having affairs. This marriage was bound to fail no matter what.

[@robbiejenkins4379]

I agree

[@janiceleighton7348]

But sure he knew but never cared

[@candle1606]

What is he talking about? Priscilla’s fault in his eyes was that she wanted to be with her husband and he wanted to be the one near him and it sounded nonsense. He sounded like annoying in laws that would not leave their son alone.

[@mistyblue7141]

She wanted to change him

[@thomasandersen2938]

Elvis shouldn't never been married elvis was never home plus he had many flings his life stlye was made for marriage

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Elvis had bought th Circle G France, in 67, & they were honeymoonig there,. & Prisc wanted to take care of El do cooking, cleaning, be a wife. El. had everything done for him , waited on catered to his very whim .. he couldn't even light his own cigars, soon as he picked one up, someone was right there with lighter/ match ..!! * RANCH* not France

[@Memow-pk1ng]

@@mistyblue7141 she expected him to be faithful, that was a lost cause, as he continued his bachelor ways, having affairs, short flings w/ almost all his costars..!

[@Memow-pk1ng]

@@thomasandersen2938 u mean NOT made for marriage, his lifestyle He always had to have a woman in his bed, after Prisc, was w/ Linda. T. 72-76, in between there was Sheila Ryan, in 74, then while still w/Linda, was Mindi Miller, 76, then Ginger , met in Nov 76, plus all those recruited from audience at concerts. He wasn't capable of being faithful, too much temptation, Ginger didn't like touring, wasn't going on that next tour, & MM already had several already lined up ..

[@eternalrose1302]

I think it was was a kick in his face for you Marty to give that money back and not name your son Aaron for middle name you showed Elvis what he meant to you

[@janiceleighton7348]

Elvis did not just have Lisa as a child no way that's been there protection of him for years but cilla a coward to say fans

[@mariecontreras8234]

Priscilla wanted just elvis lisa around her family another people's said same thing elvis was her husband.

[@sassylady54]

What the hell are u trying to say?

[@krystynagorazdowska3746]

Priscilla zmyślą, sieje plotki ,od wielu lat oczernia Elvisa, a z siebie robi ofiare, siebie wybiela, nie można wierzyć ani jednemu słowu jej ,ponieważ jest samolubna, wyzuta z uczuc materialistka, a kto ma pieniądze, tak jak Elvis, ten nie ma przyjaciol !!!!!

[@Mary-d5x6g]

Marty was a bitter man. Much he says about Elvis is negative. The story of bad remarks said about Jews as far as Elvis was concerned doesn't add up. Elvis loved Bob Klein and even told Bob that Gladys had a Jewish 4th grandma. He recounted the story that his mother told him about having Jewish blood and that people would say mean things about Jews, and to always be proud of his heritage. That is why the star of David was on her first grave stone, now in the meditation garden. He also gave way over a $100,000 to the Jewish community center in Memphis. Marty has a big ego, and some of his stuff just doesn't sound correct. Everyone has their own opinion. Elvis isn't here so he can say anything as many Elvis people often do. To sound really important. I always listened to joe, or Charlie for truth, Wayne Newton, JD Sumner, Rex Humbard, and a few others, I am 80 and followed Elvis since 1956. The truth is learned not told.

[@elizferrante6094]

No Jewish !!!

[@janiceleighton7348]

Cillas lied for decades to fans about Elvis other kids

[@JesusOnlyWay-d8e]

elvis didnt have other kids... because he was not what people thought he was. everyone wanted to put this image of elvis being this macho man and every ladies man elvis hated all the movies he made because they made him look like he was chasing girls or women look at blue hawaii the teen age girl he tries to turn away from

[@christinemallard-sx2on]

@@JesusOnlyWay-d8e Thank You - Its all lies to make him look bad.

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

Stop calling Elvis “ El” !!! 😊

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Shorter to type, so I will say E P, is that ok😝

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

@@Memow-pk1ng Yes. Elvis didn’t like to be called EL and you should know that. 😜

[@barbarahughes8041]

Elvis Presley loved Priscilla and he wanted her back..He called her every day and he never stop loving her..if he treated her well and stop cheating on her She would have stayed..he wasn't home and doing those pills ..All Priscilla wanted to be with Elvis and he was so Jealous if she talk to the guys or any man ..When she left he was thinking to have the guy she was going out with he was going have him killed. He was lonely after she left ..He was loved by millions and still today 10-11-23 Thank God Priscilla open Graceland that people can see his home and a Visit his grave site and everything he own..he's dead and still brings in money 💰💰..Even today he's the KING OF ROCK AND ROLL 👑 PRISCILLA HAS KEPT HE Legacy GOING FROM THE DAY HE DIED..SHE WILL ALWAYS LOVE ELVIS BUT ELVIS WAS HARD TO LIVE WITH HE WAS CONTROLLING AND TELLING HER WHAT TO WEAR AND SHE DIDN'T WANT TO WEAR ALL THAT MAKE UP..THAT WAS HIM ANY WOMEN WOULD LEAVE A MAN LIKE THAT..I KNOW I WOULD SHE DIDN'T HAVE HER OWN LIFE..THEY WAS TOGETHER SINCE SHE WAS 14 YRS OLD..SO LADIES SYOP TALKING BAD ABOUT HER..SHE WAS THE REASON YOU CAN TAKE TOURS OF HIS HOME AND EVERY THING ELSE..LISA MARIE BLEW ALL THAT MONEY HE LEFT HER..AND SHE WAS DOING DRUGS AND SHE WASN'T DOING THE WRONG THINGS IF IT WASN'T FOR PRISCILLA GRACELAND WOULD NOT BE THERE..SHE DID ALOT TO KEEP HIS Memory ALIVE..SO LADIES DON'T JUDGE HER YOU WASN'T MARRIED TO HIM..HE WAS THE KING BUT HE WASN'T A SAINT..HE COULD BE VERY MEAN TO HER..HE LOVED HER UNTIL THE DAY HE DIED..HE WASN'T GOING TO MARRY LINDA OR GINGER.. EVERY DAY HE WOULD CALL PRISCILLA AND ASK HER TO COME BACK TO HIM AND HE LOVED HER..HE KNEW HE SCREWD UP ..AND SHE STILL LOVED HIM TOO BUT SHE HAD ENOUGH OF ALL THE CRAP HE DID TO HER..IM GLAD SHE'S GOING TO BE Buried AT GRACELAND . AND ELVIS WOULD BE HAPPY TO HAVE HER BURIED THERE..I THINK HE KILLED HIMSELF CUZ PRISCILLA WASN'T TL COME BACK TO HIM..HE WAS VERY LONELY WITH OUT HER..HE DIED WITH A BROKEN HEART 💔 🎶🎙🎸🎶🙏✨️💕🌺🕊

[@sassylady54]

And you know this how?

[@Barbara-er1co]

True

[@paulsidaway4014]

Rubbish. You were there alongside Marty eh ! Lmao

[@suzanneanderson7362]

Bull crap

[@suzanneanderson7362]

Priscilla was only for Priscilla

[@donnap587]

I have to say Marty lacquer that you heard everything wrong about Ginger Alden I think you have been talking to Dick Grobe because everything you said about her is false, you should have done your research before you made those comments. that’s what all Elvis fans should have done.

[@jkrein82]

I would like to interview Her

[@gusjackson3658]

During a lot of the long down times these guys didn’t really have that much to do. So they all got a bit bored and bitchy. And Elvis kept them all off balance and jockeying for position. So in the long term they all tended to be resentful and dis functional.

[@janiceleighton7348]

Why do you think Elvis kepted cilla in his life thousands if miles away after army baby baby she give up Elaine Presley that's why

[@sherrydockery9933]

Can you explain what you mean?

[@JesusOnlyWay-d8e]

lol

[@JesusOnlyWay-d8e]

@@sherrydockery9933 there are rumors saying elvis got priscilla pregnant while they were together in Germany when she was 14

[@12alyssaj]

That doesn’t seem possible since Elaine was born Dec 11, 1959. Elvis and Priscilla met Sept 1959.

[@nonyabiz550]

Gingwr wasnt a trophy. She was his beard like ALL the others were and that disgust p.o.s. knows it. He was their gay cash cow and they weren't ever gonna let any female get in their way. The only woman Elvis wanted was his mother, and afterward, any woman who woukd play mother. Dee Stanley was the only one thatvever told the truth in luding Mary Poppins aka Linda Thompson. If he was straight, he'd have had an authentic relationship in all those years and we all know he wouldn't even touch Priscilla beyond having a kid to make him look less gay.

[@jkrein82]

Elvis Presley was not Gay

[@nonyabiz550]

@@jkrein82 He was bi-sexual for sure, but given it's proven he only had sex with one woman for a very short time, it's possible he was. Nick Adams, Marlon Brando, Liberace. Poor Michael Jackson got all the heat for his weirdness when Elvis made him look normal. Michael didn't hang out in mortuaries and funeral homes messing with the bodies and in cemeteries

[@Shelley550]

Far from gay lol Elvis not touching Cilla after giving birth didnt last long!..as they did start making love again, weeks or months later "quoted by Cilla" ~ cant blame Elvis, given Cilla was having an affair shortly after giving birth!! As for Dee Stanley, he couldn't get her out of his home quick enough, he despised her & her 3 brats.. Stop spreading BS with your hatred towards a man who gave so much, ñ helped so many folks in need!!..

[@jkrein82]

@@Shelley550 Well they are all dead so no more bullshitting

[@nonyabiz550]

@@jkrein82 He was bi. Marlon Brando said he told him he was afraid he was gay. Yall can't keep the secrets forever

[@antoniosantorini9355]

Marty lacker was Elvis's big drug supplier

[@JCX-9]

Wow i can’t believe these hangers on complaining about Priscilla wanting Elvis to act like a husband. Sure they didn’t like it because that meant end to their gravy train. This guy had some nerve to complain while they have their own families to go to. How selfish can you be.

[@janiceleighton7348]

Marty was just like Elvis with drugs he was lucky boy but that night Elvis died he got a fist from one if the other mothers when ginger was a sleep that's why he give her tablets he knew she would sleep while other mother was there his other daughter mother that was it for him

[@Memow-pk1ng]

What ?? Make no sense ! What u talkin abt?? All of MM had to take , same pills, as El, to keep up w/ his lifestyle. Sleepaids/ sedatives, to get to sleep,.. Uppers / amphetamines to get going, up all night What's this Ginger mother daughter?? Ginger took same sht as El., well not exactly, El had a""packet" of unknown sedatives made by DrNick . Last one was delivered by Rick Stanley . 5. am.. Ginger took hers, & Elvis went to bathroom to read, last thing said" don't fall asleep" & she wanted fell asleep El was anxious, nervous abt upcoming tour, .. as th book by bodyguards been released( Aug1) & still awake 8am, couldn't locate Rick, he getting supplies, called Aunt Delta to call DrNick, got nurse, she not aware El had his 2nd packet, 5am,.. A Delta picked it up , delivered to El, & he took it 9:30. Time death estimated. 1:30pm, abt right time frame for 3rd packet to cause O .D..! Th 3rd packet is hardly mentioned, but it's out there, .. Elvis History Blog ..

[@myrel543]

????????

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

Everyone who has done the proper research will know that there were three (3) packets. And we know that Gingerbread took her sleeping pills as well. That’s why she slept right through him falling over. And please stop calling Elvis “El”. 😊

[@jkrein82]

As far as i know Marty wasn't at Graceland the night Elvis passed .

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

@@jkrein82 Hey Joe, if you’re still up to talking on the phone, I can call you … !??!

[@justmytwobits]

If John Lennon had a Memphis Mafia - especially a Red and Sonny West, he would not have been killed that evening by Mark Chapman. I think Sonny may have made a reference to that at some time too.

[@keetonplace]

Sonny West has said a million times.."I'd take a bullet for him". Well, yeah, easy to say as it never even came close. Sonny and Red were fired because there were too many lawsuits for ruffing up fans. They were gone a year, but Red still calling Elvis and recording him secretly trying to STILL get stuff off of him! They proceeded to write a book that would hurt Elvis tremendously, and I feel put the final nail in his coffin.These guys...most ALL of them, were leeches and if most fans had their way, it would have been for all of them to not be there and more respectable, loyal ones be in their place. Lisa told Diane Sawyer she hoped they all rotted in hell. None were allowed around Graceland once Vernon died and things changed. Lisa had nothing to do with them her whole life. SHE KNEW. When the one person in his life who loved him most wants nothing to do with certain people, ever again, one must think about that. Just a thought to put things in perspective.

[@justmytwobits]

@@keetonplace You have all of your facts wrong my friend. Perhaps a novice to the Elvis world? I won’t even get into all your untruths. I think the past 40 years since E died and they died speak for themselves. Red has stayed away from making his living on Elvis' coat tails. He has pretty much kept to himself. I admire him for that. He wrote a book. The book was true. I am a huge Elvis fan. But Elvis could never say he was sorry and fired his friends many many times over. That was to show 'his friends' who was in charge. The writing of that book was just as much Elvis' doing as anyone's. He fired them one too many times and they had it. And he couldn't say, "I'm sorry". That is what lead to his downfall. Regardless of the great person EP was. Everyone has faults. Elvis had as many as any of us. Elvis, Sonny and Dave were fired because they threatened the Stanley boys to stop bro g drugs (cocaine).. to Elvis.. Stanley boys told Elvis.. Elvis spoke to Red - told him to back off nonetheless they were fired shortly thereafter. Their dedication to Elvis had them do what no one else attempted because everyone else was afraid of getting fired.. permanently. Well, Red, Sonny and Dave were not. That is true love and friendship. Why do you think Ricky Stanley.. exactly 2 months after Elvis died (Oct 16, 1977), gave his life over to Jesus? Became born again? It has a lot to do with drugs, Elvis, and getting and giving drugs to Elvis I am sure. They wrote a book that was true. Elvis most loved blood cousin and highest MM confidant in the last two years of Elvis’ life, Billy Smith, says so and he remained friends with them. Elvis should have lived a better life behind the scenes I guess if you think it is a nasty book. I don’t. Lisa was 9 years old when Elvis died. She saw things through a nine year old’s eye. Sure Lisa wanted them to rot.. because the book breached the thing Elvis valued most… privacy.. and exposed the worst according to her and Elvis (I guess)…and she felt what they divulged was intended to ruin Elvis. She saw that as the unforgivable and she is allowed to have her opinion. But again, the book was true. And Elvis hurt them because they were interfering with his drug flow. Lisa obviously choose not to believe they had sincere love in their actions.. because Elvis was upset and it hurt her daddy. I think Lisa should be upset with her dad for wanting to put a hit out on a man- have him KILLED. And… making out with tons, yes tons of 14 year olds… making out.. and some won’t say any more.. but who knows. Perhaps put that into perspective to see that Lisa’s opinion and view are skewed based on love for her dad and wanting to protect him. Elvis called Red. Red did not call Elvis. Elvis offered each three $50,000 to stop the book. He didn’t even offer it himself but through his lawyer. They declined. All he had to do was apologize and I am sure it would have all be settled. But, again, Elvis could not say sorry. Of all the books and interviews I read/heard.. I think there are two documented times he apologized. Once to Marty Lacker after him and his dad went on a “Jew” derogatory rant.. and I think the other was to Sonny or Red.. I can’t recall at the moment. Twice in 20 years.. with Elvis firing them over and over to show them who is boss and keep them towing the Elvis line. Like I said, he fired them once to many times. Watch the recent documentary about Elvis’ 14 years olds he made out with and dated… perhaps he shouldn’t have. He wanted to put a hit out on Mike Stone. Don’t believe that, ask Mike Stone he is easy to contact in the Philippines. Perhaps see it without having Elvis as an idol. Then you may see what Red, Sonny and Dave did was real friendship… truth when your friend doesn’t want to hear it…. But needs to. In closing, Elvis died twice before Aug 16, 197$ and it was Red and the gang that brought him back and got him medical attention. They saved his life twice. The 10 drugs in Elvis’ system when he died is what cause the heart attack and or polipharmacy to kill him and after many years of heavy drug /pill abuse. There was enough downers in Elvis’ body to kill an elephant I am sure of it… 10 drugs include: Codeine: Codeine is a prescription pain medication that is used to address moderate pain. Today, it’s often found in prescription cough medication. Morphine: A potent form of opiate, morphine is a highly controlled substance that is both addictive and dangerous when used without supervision. Methaqualone: Methaqualone is a barbiturate-like sedative and hypnotic medication that is more commonly known by its brand name, Quaalude. This central nervous system depressant was popular for recreational use in the 1970s and 1980s. Diazepam: Better known as Valium, diazepam is a benzodiazepine commonly used for conditions like anxiety and insomnia. N-Desmethyldiazepam: More commonly referred to as nordazepam, this benzodiazepine can be used for anxiety, insomnia and seizures. Today, it is a less common choice versus other benzodiazepine forms. Ethinamate: Another hypnotic and sedative medication, ethinamate is a carbamate derivative that can be highly addictive. Ethclorvynol: Sold under the name Placidyl, ethclorvynol was a GABA-ergic sedative and hypnotic medication popular in the mid-1990s for treating insomnia. Today, Placidyl is no longer available in the US due to dwindling demand in favor of safer and more effective alternatives but can still be found in other countries. ****** Pentobarbital: Pentobarbital is a short-acting barbiturate that can cause sedative side effects.******Fourteen states have used pentobarbital in executions: Alabama, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Virginia.****** This drug is used in Capital Punishment by lethal injection! ******* Phenobarbital: A barbiturate similar to pentobarbital, phenobarbital is a short-term drug used to treat anxiety, insomnia and seizures. A bit weaker than the lethal killer Pentobarbital. Butabarbital: Butabarbital is a barbiturate used to treat insomnia and anxiety disorders. If you don’t think that mixture of drugs killed Elvis but a written book did, you are sorely wrong. I face listen to Elvis on that taped recorded phone call of Red’s - he’s stoned out of his mind. Also, after the TWO pre Alova concert interviews, short as they were, because he was stoned in both of them, the Col. Ended all future public interviews of that kind. Not another since 1972… Elvis had a death threat in 1970 at the International in Vegas… FBI was involved. Elvis called Red in (they were on the outs since the wedding), and Red came no problem. Red and Sonny were there prepared to take a bullet this is a fact. In Feb 18, 1973… 4 men jumped the stage and attacked Elvis… guess who got them first? Red and Sonny along with Jerry Shilling.. Elvis apparently kick one as well as he had his right foot x-rayed the day after by his Las Vegas physician Dr. Elias Ghanem.

[@nonyabiz550]

​@@keetonplaceElvis was gay. He was the victim of incest with Gladys. He never wanted any woman. They were all beards whether they knew it then or not

[@justmytwobits]

I love hearing Marty tell history. I believe him and what he says. I don’t think he embellished anything like I believe many did. Nonetheless, I am a huge supporter of Red, Sonny, Marty, Lamar, and Billy. I do like Jerry and Joe as well but I do think they catered to Priscilla after E died - just my opinion. I wonder if Elvis’ need for more privacy in 1976-1977 also may have had to do with the physical shape he was in (they would have known him at his peak), and his greater pill dependency. Being heavier and more into pills would make me feel extra sensitive to be around my friends that knew me in better days.. This was a great interview and I enjoyed listening to it, thank you.

[@jkrein82]

you are welcome

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Red, Sonny, Dave wrote that book, revealed too many details El life,.. called him a " walking drugstore". Was in revenge bcz were fired. Prisc had left in 72, live W/ Mike. S. . then dated various men, amongst them , Robert Kardashian( one OJ lawyer, Kim dad) In after El. died, 77, lived w/ Mike Edwards, , 78, 84, then w/ Garibaldi 20 yrs. , 86- 06.. She had no contact w/ MM, or catered to by ..

[@darlenemartin2245]

In the last years of Elvis life he was struggling financially. That why he getting rid of some people.

[@myrel543]

​@@Memow-pk1ngShe was had a contact with some of them.They work in the start when Graceland was open for puvlic,Jo,Bily...

[@Memow-pk1ng]

@@myrel543 that could be. Ppl seem to forget, or don't know, if wasn't for Prisc. part in opening GL, in 82, it wouldn't been worth 100mil, when Lisa inherited it,. In 93, age 25. Time of El. death was only 5 mil ,.. & it's 2nd most visited place after WH.