Elvis Presley Marty Lacker Things you want to know Interview Part 3 ( Memphis Mafia )

Elvis Presley Marty Lacker Interview by Joe Krein Part 3 out of 4
Part 3 out our series of 4
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Marty Lacker, a member of Elvis' famed Memphis Mafia and one of the best men at Elvis' 1967 wedding, died Monday after suffering from kidney failure. He was 80. He's the second member of the Memphis Mafia to die in recent months, following the November 2016 death of Joe Esposito, the other best man at Elvis' wedding.
'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'.
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[@hollysuchey6037]

Rest in peace, Mr. Lacker. Thanks for your "no bullshit" approach to sharing your memories of Elvis!

[@sameirorodrigues6632]

Marty Lacker Rest in peace! You were a true friend of the King! enlightening testimony! Thank you

[@vicki6070]

Marty is the best! When I first read "Elvis and the Memphis Mafia," Marty came across as being totally forthright and knowledgeable. I get the same impression from this interview. It's even more enjoyable because you get to hear the inflection in his voice, but the information that he presents remains the same. He certainly brings clarity to what transpired behind the scenes. He truly cared about Elvis the Man.

[@mcorreia8172]

Marty was one of my favorites of the bunch ..told it like it was !

[@lillyd2246]

He gives us his (interesting) point of view. Everything is so complex (and fascinating) about Elvis, we'll never know how it really was.

[@bonnieisenberg8512]

Thank you ♥️

[@SJ-ni6iy]

Marty and Billy are my 2 favorites

[@bretttownsend6495]

I like marty

[@heatherlomaxmusic4776]

Agreed!

[@debrareilly5969]

I just loved hearing Marty's personal stories about life with Elvis. What a great friend he was to him. So appreciate him sharing with us.

[@judykaufman7452]

Really am enjoying this interview with Marty, looking forward to PT. 4. Marty was a class act and didn't sugar coat anything.

[@jkrein82]

Thank you Its good to hear them again. . My family would have tossed them .

[@lorriegordon9520]

Mm, ĺ

[@shelacox9381]

I don't believe we know the whole Truth too many stories so Much media and Tabloid and lies!!

[@lonnieabrams2040]

The best interview of all of the interviews. Marty just tells it like was. Sounds to me like a very strait shooter.

[@abc-wv4in]

The second part was just as good or maybe even better. Great interviews!

[@shelacox9381]

A lot of this was his own opinion though too!!

[@shelacox9381]

I'm sure there was a lot of them that were jealous of each other Marty lacker for sure!!

[@glendastouffer1470]

I never saw Elvis smoke. Big suprise to me!

[@frankieelvisbarbieri5495]

One of the best interviews from an original MM member.. awesome!💯👌

[@jkrein82]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nightbloomer4739]

My own experience of reading the memoirs of all those who worked with or were involved with Elvis through family was like hearing the voices of an American South I had never heard before. I feel gratitude for the Presley family for allowing these writers to tell their stories without interference.

[@marleneperok8517]

5

[@boogitybear2283]

@@jkrein82Marty was way better and more patient with your questions than Lamar was. 😂

[@jkrein82]

You got that right . lol@@boogitybear2283

[@heatherlomaxmusic4776]

Ok, the story about Marty paying Elvis back made me cry 😭

[@gussygatlin3093]

I knew this about Larry Gheller... I'm SO GLAD Marty set the record straight.... I CRINGE listening to Larry spewing lies. I truly believe people telling lies about Elvis are messing with history in a terrible way. ❤

[@jkrein82]

well get ready

[@Doggitobella]

I sure hope Elvis’s granddaughters heard this very truthfully insightful Marty Lacker interview.I’m sure they heard a different story from their grandmother.

[@dianekiley4394]

&owmanyddoneshehave%Candida ddauhtersdiane(iley

[@sandralybrand9425]

Absolutely!

[@shelacox9381]

Sorry to say marty lacker didn't like Priscilla he had a vendetta with her!! I also heard lisa marie did not like marty at all!!

[@shelacox9381]

I believe marty was full of himself he talked bad about the Other mafia guys!

[@thomasandersen2938]

Marty straight shooter no sugarcoat

[@Barbie9707]

Loved Marty...a straight shooter....thks for this!!!

[@dianekolb3703]

Love hearing the stories they tell! Ty for posting this! Looking forward to part 4! 😊

[@jkrein82]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TCB0816]

Marty was very honest and realistic.

[@chelebel]

Thank you for posting part three! Looking forward to part four. Marty gives great interviews.

[@jkrein82]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thomasandersen2938]

​@jkrein82 great interview marty straight shooter no sugar-coated

[@myrel543]

Marty didnt go on funeral because his wife was so upset when she heard that Elvis was died.

[@LynneJenrow]

Great interview. Love hearing his perspectives.

[@marilynadams349]

Not our business really but we listen

[@jonturner478]

Awesome!!! He shines some light on several issues.

[@user-kr7iv4hp5t]

Great interview with Marty Lacker. Thankyou for this one and all the rest.

[@zucan100]

This are awesome interviews. Appreciate your work transferring these from tape Sir.

[@jkrein82]

Glad you like them!

[@rustyruss2962]

Marty was True Friend to Elvis much Love ❤️ TCB

[@user-ly9bu4df1w]

Thanks again for all the videos 👏👏👏I love them

[@jacquelineloveselvis]

I wish Marty had actually named names. Lots of people around Elvis hinted at things, but never named them. Even today, Billy Smith and Jo, hint at people who were only around for what they could get, but don't say who. I know Marty didn't like Priscilla, but I wish he'd have given examples of why.

[@myrel543]

Nobody dont like Priscilla 😅

[@thomasandersen2938]

Because he didn't kiss her ass

[@Memow-pk1ng]

To hear how little were paid.. is surprising,.. but most took part in th overprescribed pills/ drugs/ meds, that were easily accessible. And yet he showered girlfriends, strangers, w/ gifts, cars, jewelry, cash , vacations, Mostly all took advantage of his generosity MM didn't like Ginger, called her an " opportunist", he paid off her mom house mortgage,.. she didn't like touring, & El already had another lined up,..shoildve stuck w/ Linda, she would never go to sleep before knowing El was safe asleep.. & had saved him many times from OD. Ing ..

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

@@Memow-pk1ngThat should be no one else’s business or problem. Elvis was a grown man and didn’t need anyone babysitting him. 😊

[@Memow-pk1ng]

@@FrankieLovesElvis Th last couple months before his death , he had around clock nurses, to monitor his intake of pills/ drugs, he was in no shape to do so himself,. Idk where was th one , on duty, when Elvis got th 3rd packet..??

[@rogerjetters2269]

I loved Elvis Presley then now and forever! SINCERELY, KAREN JETTERS

[@heatherlomaxmusic4776]

Marty was a straight shooter! True blue!!

[@delorespetree3243]

I love hearing marty talk he knew elvis like a book he told it like it was

[@rontrudell3358]

Awesome. Keep them coming Canada

[@myrel543]

Serbia too.

[@jkrein82]

Thanks! Will do!

[@opencurtin]

Great historical interviews , well done for getting so many people in Elvis life to speak about their times with Elvis .

[@darlenelengel1954]

Great interview. I’ve never heard this one.

[@jkrein82]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stephaniemccowan283]

Love this sincere interview

[@hollielee9649]

Elvis 😇❤️ also bought a house 🏡 expensive vehicles 🚙🚜 new 🆕 clothes expensive jewelry 💎💍 and other valuables for Joe Esposito 🤩 The Memphis Mafia 😈 said that Elvis 😍 gave them large ⭕ bonuses 🤑 after every tour and Elvis 😇 have them bonuses/money 🤑 and expensive gifts 🚙🚜💎💍 such as vehicles 🚙 🚜 and jewelry 💎💍 every Christmas 🎄⛄ . Elvis also paid for The Memphis Mafia 😈 and their wives 🤩 and girlfriends lavish vacations 🏖️⛄❄️ to Hawaii 🏖️ Colorado ❄️⛄ and other places during numerous times.

[@marystrayer2810]

17:27 Did not like joe at all.

[@joannemcclure3546]

Marty was the best friend Elvis had!

[@freemanreed5228]

That's why he died lonely if Marty was the best!!!!! LMAO 😂😂😂

[@joannemcclure3546]

@@freemanreed5228 So ridiculous, he didn’t die lonely. What a crock.

[@shelacox9381]

I don't think so

[@joannemcclure3546]

@@shelacox9381 Oh I do…..because he really cared about Elvis’ career choices, where he recorded etc., and he wanted Vernon to set up a tax shelter for Elvis. Vernon told him to mind his own business, instead of being grateful. Vernon was a complete jackass.

[@shelacox9381]

@joannemcclure3546 If you're talking about Marty, he didn't, he wasn't the original mafia people either. He was out for his self!!

[@boogitybear2283]

I agree. Elvis should have never gotten married period, unless he wanted children, but even that wouldn’t benefit him as children want both their parents in the same house full time.

[@myrel543]

Nice,nice,I hope that you have more mm.

[@jkrein82]

More to come! One more with Marty

[@linapagliari8003]

Ty for sharing this great interview admire Marty’s honesty a classy guy ❤️🇨🇦

[@jkrein82]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@opencurtin]

In the CBS 1977 tv special Larry Gellar can be seen behind Elvis before he enters the stage !

[@maclovia9727]

I love Elvis! Great interview!! However, I would have walked off the stage too...being a woman, that is NOT funny insulting women. Kathy and the Sweets did the right thing:))

[@karenbyerly5215]

Best interview

[@tommyhanlon5903]

Joe I can’t thank you enough for sharing these interviews stunning bud take care

[@jkrein82]

My pleasure

[@mgcole5586]

Thanks for posting. Great interview...Keep em coming!

[@luciedetant1095]

I'm always surprised when Elvis' close friends do not only talk about events they lived with Elvis, but talk about the same few events they only heard about but were not there.

[@leemontoya8028]

This stuff is gold!

[@_CoolHandLuke_]

I appreciate you posting these.

[@jkrein82]

Please Subscribe There will be more

[@barbcollins]

Why didn't he quit?

[@abc-wv4in]

Great interview; thanks for uploading these. Must comment on Geller: He probably meant well, but Elvis was a professed, although imperfect, Christian (as am I). Geller encouraged Elvis to dabble in false religions, and I believe the Holy Spirit will not give a Christian true peace when they are dabbling in false religions. Geller should have respected Elvis' Christianity instead of filling his head with crap. He did not help Elvis and hindered his quest for inner peace.

[@doriemckay6935]

Elvis said he embraced Christianity first. his interest in knowledge about other faiths is not crap but evidence of a curious mind that explores. Other religions are not fake as you call them. people all over believe in them. millions. don't be ignorant.

[@82566]

​@doriemckay6935 agree

[@lorimiller4301]

All religions are wrong. Each has a part correct but not one owns the truth. Being worried about not being allowed Home because you said certain words or didn't say them is pure foolishness. We return to Heaven regardless of what we do or say because that's where we come from. We had a life before this one. We knew we were coming into life on earth. We were full grown people before we became who we are now. If some darn thing would actually prevent you from returning Home, no one would be here now. They'd be too afraid. Not going Home is as silly as thinking you're going to get lost in your dreams one night and never wake up. We are eternal souls having a human experience.

[@afaceinthecrowd1983]

You're absolutely correct. The world hates the truth.

[@dennisbrayboy4089]

Plus give us the rest of the tape it’s so awesome

[@jkrein82]

I have to transfer it from tape. I am always scared the tape will break . Like Sonny talked for 2 hours . He would just not shut up ! lol Im worried about Yvonne Craig as well.

[@dennisbrayboy4089]

I love the video are amazing love to here Marty telling the truth about how it was

[@Memow-pk1ng]

@@jkrein82 she was Elvis co star in Kissin Cousins, died 2015

[@ELLE-qi5nj]

Merci 🙏🤗

[@diankreczmer6595]

Marty is smart and a good friend to our dear elvis❤❤❤❤

[@jkrein82]

IF anyone knows Ginger Alden i would love to interview her

[@veronicacohen1110]

Thank you for sharing this with us. How can I watch one And. 2. Thank you for the interview with very enlightening. I love all the guys.

[@jkrein82]

www.youtube.com/@jkrein82/videos

[@Memow-pk1ng]

As he died in 2017, if u Google Marty Lacked, u can get many old interviews . * LACKER*

[@dansadler2754]

I was lucky enough to get him to autograph a picture before he passed away

[@tray1813]

J.D. and Joe were friends till the end.

[@benicio1967]

Elvis would have been sued into bankruptcy if he would have been treating employees this way today. You can’t live or employ people under this kind of delusion, that you would mistreat or abuse your employees like this and get away with it, especially when you get on a mic and humiliate someone in front of a criwd. What an awful unforgivable way to treat people in front of thousands of people. That’s an ego run amuck! It’s far more humane and decent to settle your problems off the stage. Paying customers who spend a lot of money to buy a ticket to see your performance deserve a heck of a lot better than to feel like they have just been put in the middle of a fight or to be forced to watch an employee being publicly humiliated or berated in front of an audience.

[@jodyriggs7859]

He's dead so there all talking trash on him, just unreal!

[@dianegorman5296]

He's not dead... Google "Pastor Bob Joyce."

[@janiceleighton7348]

Red and sonny knocked that guy up real good he was in a room too

[@roymarksberry4152]

❤ Ma'am, wish you could interview them all.

[@jkrein82]

I wish i could have

[@fatemehhassan7066]

i believe this man 1000% only under EP himself🥰🥰

[@opencurtin]

Interesting stories but there’s a lot of hearsay and he she said the infighting was always going on … lol

[@lindak.brosnan5191]

Looking forward to Part 4! When will that be released?

[@nightbloomer4739]

Great interview! I haven’t heard any of your other tapes listed here but I’m looking forward. Hearing oral histories from a group of people who have a shared interest, occupation, community etc, can be very fascinating. I hear Marty’s opinions on fellow Memphis Mafia members, and accept them as being sincere. It won’t surprise me however , to hear other Memphis Mafia brothers give opposing views. offer contradictory perspectives. hi

[@jkrein82]

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[@pauline9580]

Would love to know the stories about JD??oooh I thought he was a very religious good man?

[@sarahhorsfield6705]

Brilliant when will part 4 be available please?

[@jkrein82]

Go to main page please

[@lorithiel5327]

I read his book and he did not trash Priscilla at all, in fact he seemed ok with her. I wonder if something happened after he wrote the book came out, like an argument or something. And why didn’t Lisa like him?

[@Lemi-killmister]

Marty was 2 faced

[@stellapatchouli2730]

5 faced.

[@janiceleighton7348]

Elvis did not want any to name his namesafter any kid but his own

[@didibolter9362]

What would his Mother say if she saw Elvis smoking?

[@randyharris3175]

I believe Elvis said Kathy doesn't like the way I introduce her not that she was easy and make it with anybody. I believe that is on tape.

[@user-wg5cg9yu2k]

I love the way Marty tells us what scum Priscilla and her family was and believe me he knows.elvis knew she hooked him by getting pregnant and he did not know what to do so he gave Priscilla to much power and we know the rest of the story

[@shelacox9381]

You are so wrong about that!!

[@jittaun248]

​@@shelacox9381hmmmmmm.........

[@lorimiller4301]

I think she was pregnant when they married. No first pregnancy is 9 months. They're usually closer to 10. She could've been up to 4 weeks along. Why did she pick the style of wedding dresses that women wore when "with child" ? Why make it a secret but then not be secretive about it ? There's too many clues towards that being the truth. Plus, it's the one reason Elvis would go through with it. She just got lucky to have Lisa Marie 9 months to the day of their wedding.

[@barbcollins]

Maybe Priscilla is bitter towards Elvis because she was pregnant. Her father threatened to expose him for living with a minor. I think the entire deal was planned. The father allowed her to live with Elvis because she would be famous and wealthy her entire life.

[@marthamccullough631]

@@lorimiller4301I think so too!

[@Toni-xf2ge]

Please take well about him and her they werev decent people

[@janiceleighton7348]

Well Elvis wrote a cheque for Marty for 5ooo sooo

[@susyq810]

It sounds like Elvis was not very well thought of by Marty and others in the mafia. It seemed also that the guys didn't care much for each other either.

[@stellapatchouli2730]

Jealousy. They were all goefers he treated them with respect, showered them with gifts.

[@susyq810]

@stellapatchouli2730 that's always been my understanding but this interview just sounded that way to me.I was surprised when he said they weren't paid well either...I think he said $45.00 a week...anyway maybe I was reading too much into it.

[@QueenCreole77]

Had to be hard living together so much

[@sandralybrand9425]

​@@susyq810That was good money back then plus they didn't pay for anything!

[@susyq810]

@sandralybrand9425 thank you ...I knew Elvis was so generous and was surprised that Marty said he didn't get paid very much.

[@roselamoure]

I think what Elvis did on stage to Kathy and the sweets was extremely rude and not ok. We all know if the roles were switched, Elvis would absolutely go feral and take out his gun. I can understand wanting to make jokes, but there is a line and you shouldn’t crack a joke on someone else‘s butt and bring them down or shame them in that way. I hate people who do that in general. That‘s not a joke just a lame excuse to make on. People get mad when you tread others how they tread you and I think that resonates a lot with Elvis. I think it was disrespectful what he did truly and I can promise a lot of people would have even slapped Elvis on stage for what he said. Absolutely awful.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Well I know he was kept drugged up by Dr Nick on orders of Col. He was a jokester, & expected get his humor.. Haven't u heard X rated version of " Hurt", uses a lotta foul language.. Don't remember if was mentioned here.. when had tirade on stage about being Strung out, he is in rage. "I've never been( strongly empathizes) STRUNG OUT!! & when I find sonnabitch said that, gonna rip his MF ers tongue out !!" He had such mood swings. , due to all those pills drugs. meds..

[@maryrowell1122]

I love Elvis but he shouldn't never had an affair with k athy

[@thomasandersen2938]

​@Memow-pk1ng Dr nick didn't keep him drug elvis kept himself drug up 😢

[@donnabutcher]

Love how everyone else KNOWS what happened but the one that was there doesn't 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@AndrewMaxVaca]

Everyone leaves out the fact that the person Sonny West assaulted in Lake Tahoe was literally handcuffed and he beat the s**t out of him. He was literally defenseless

[@jenniferswieboda5696]

Plus with time difference and jet lag

[@clifffor1179]

Marty didn't like JD Sumner. Hilarious.

[@shirleycarr5387]

Is Marty still alive,I know most of the Memphis mafia have passed,besides, schilling,Thompson.

[@erielac]

He died in 2017, Kidney failure.

[@shirleycarr5387]

@erielac they all seemed to have died with kidney. ,cancer,different diseases. What about the heavy guy,Elvis picked on,lamar, 🤔 what did he die of.i know red and sonny,died of cancer,I believe.

[@myrel543]

On facebook his daughters have page the official Memphis mafia group 0:03 0:03

[@Memow-pk1ng]

@@shirleycarr5387 Hodgskins lymphoma, type of cancer . 2011 , age 75 Sonny , lung cancer, 2017, May, age 77 Red. Hart attack , Jul. 2017, age 81

[@Memow-pk1ng]

@@erielac Hodgskins lymphoma, type cancer, May, & Red. in Jul.

[@janiceleighton7348]

Only time payed back

[@roymarksberry4152]

❤ He could have just paid $50 a month to the hospital. Instead of taking all his cash, tell me.

[@marthacantrell6953]

ML sounds like he had some prejudice of his own toward white gospel music. Elvis had influence from white gospel, as well as black, according to most reference sources. ML doesn't impress me.

[@boxerfan2]

So whats the stories on j.d. somner? I read he had groupies like Elvis did.

[@Larry-ok4vf]

They were wired to the gill in the photo above

[@ELLE-qi5nj]

Elvis ne fume pas 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@sherlshirley5713]

sorry here we go

[@janiceleighton7348]

No he was stoned he started again all time here

[@user-ec7ih8di2c]

Or maybe why do the stars go on shiny why there's a moon rush to don't they know it's the end of the world...

[@janiceleighton7348]

Well it was red and sonny going to fire soooo

[@jkrein82]

It was all except Three ' but thats a different video.

[@MarneyII]

I believe everything Marty Lacker has said.

[@marilynadams349]

Interesting story / life was not perfect

[@freemanreed5228]

So Marty doesn't like JD Sumner and the Stamps!!!!!! Marty the Judas of the Memphis Mafia.

[@susancarter9351]

To bad Marty didn't keep this to himself instead of trashing and spilling his guts about Elvis. Lisa Marie was right about all of them. Jerry was the only one she respected. Shame on you Marty. Elvis trusted you.

[@ebonyeyestb]

I always thought this guy had a big mouth and spoke rudely about everything. Such a pessimistic. I never liked him from day one. His daughters are also just like their father, very loud and brash. They’re all riding on Elvis coat tales.

[@hollielee9649]

Typo for the word HAVE 😇 Meant to type and and say the word GAVE 💰🏠💵🚜🚙🏖️❄️⛄🎽🥩🍔💎💍

[@jodyriggs7859]

Then tho why didn't they quit 45$ a week cant feed the kids

[@robbiejenkins4379]

Why didn't he leave, he often went on about getting paid $45

[@kevinbarry4325]

Doesn't mind realize he wrote a book in 1980 that contradicts half of this s***

[@jkrein82]

What does he say that is different ? I am sure people would like to know

[@user-kt6uw8fm8l]

He shouldn't talk about Vernon like that. Vernon at least never badmouthed about Elvis, tried to advise Elvis and to protect Lisa by adding 2 co trustees beside Priscilla. Vernon behaved like a caring father, they did not always behave like caring friends or employees.

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

Screw Vernon, another opportunist loving of his son’s wealth and fame. 😊

[@janiceleighton7348]

Elvis was soft as muck but he cottined in to late his money was gine

[@Wowvis-lc9us]

Marty always had alot to say and write about others 'Portrait of a Snitch

[@user-hn7id7um1e]

Isn't part of this interview missing?

[@jkrein82]

what part?

[@jkrein82]

4 parts

[@user-hn7id7um1e]

@@jkrein82 Ha....where he says the N word. lol

[@shanteecoleman8003]

I smell bullshit 🕵🏽‍♀️ Why do The Sweets like that 🤨