The Original Memphis Mafia and How They Got Their Name

[@shannonm.4087]

Billy, just want to thank you for truly caring for Elvis, alot of people were there for other reasons, but I am so glad he had you. I am sure you being family helped Elvis alot...just wanted to let you know, and I loooove Elvis stories!!

[@retiredgroceryclerk]

Watching some MMK videos on this Christmas Eve. Perfect for stormy weather here in Southern California. This one was a good one. 👍🏼

[@bonniebrown6960]

Thanks for sharing !! I think Elivs would be so proud of y'all for sharing his stories and carrying on his legacy .

[@leongibbs5599]

Billy & family I love these videos you share. I'm 54 and been an Elvis fan since I was 6. There was or never will be another singer or entertainer or human being like him. GOD bless you and your family Billy. I really hated it when Red and Sonny passed last year. Just wanted to say I appreciate you keeping your cousins memory alive. Thanks a million.

[@mikeslusher5240]

Mr. Billy Smith, I have a request:you r boys mentioned in this video about the belts given to you by Elvis......Those or rings or anything that was given u guys through the years....It would be Amazing for u all to make some videos showing some of those things if u still have them & feel ok to do so? I really think the fans would absolutly Love to see that and hear the stories about them be shared! I really think it would go over in anamazing way! And would probably get alot of new people to join in! In the mean time im liking the videos and telling other fans\people about you guys! T.C.B. -N- -A- ⚡

[@elizabethlach7207]

Love Billy Smith. Of all the people around Elvis over the years, he is the one who was there from the beginning to the end and therefore the one I would like to have a beer and a chat with.

[@janemay7181]

Bet Elvis felt more like a brother than a cousin. Elvis was there when he was born until the day he passed.

[@vickiecraig9578]

How did I miss this one? This is a great one ❤

[@jacquelineloveselvis]

It was at The Dunes Hotel in January 1962 when Elvis and his guys turned up in black mohair suits to see Johnnie Ray. Thank you for these videos, please keep them coming. 💖

[@shannonm.4087]

If there was ever a princess, it would have been Jo!!

[@josephinelehman1736]

Thank for sharing. I always wondered that.

[@lindasimpson3001]

I love the videos! ,,Thanks for sharing!

[@debranalley9224]

Thanks for another great video, always wondered how they got their name. Luckiest people on the planet to have been around Elvis all the time. And to be family is like winning the lottery over and over, I don't even think that can compare to breathing the same air as he did. Amazing family y'all always make my day.

[@robertwetzig3134]

This is such a fun show you guys have. I've thoroughly enjoyed every segment. It's nice to dispel the false and bring light on the truth.

[@dakotamadison9551]

You'll are so informative and I appreciate all that you give us...thank you to a really nice and wonderful family...

[@555goca]

Hey Mafia kid's since we know your bro wasnt adopted..great job..i love the way Mr Smith..is still so cool laid back love it..may he live to be 120 yrs old....

[@shannonburns2525]

Love the video can't wait for your next one

[@EthanA1122]

Too short...I want to sit down for an hour and listen to you guys recall the fun times...maybe order a pizza...better yet maybe Danny can go live and take phone calls...(podcast)...could you pass this by Jo and see what she thinks, let us fans put a Live Cam in her Kitchen and then when she walks into the living room the one in there will automatically turn on!!! ( for those people that never can tell when someone is joking..........I'm Joking!)...but I'd love to see Jo's face when you tell her she's going to be broadcast 24/7....Love you all...ALE...TCB

[@kathrynenderby5997]

Danny you’re videos are amazing fantastic and awesome too watch I always live elvis tcb and I love 💕 hearing about elvis the stories about elvis are so interesting 2:39pm

[@davidnelson1869]

Great as always !!!

[@tupelomiss8315]

Hi guys & jo.im always so excited to see your new videos.your stories are captivating .watching every night before bed and work.keep T C B. Norfolk 🇬🇧 😘

[@nicolewagner8096]

Hi Danny.. thank you for you and your family making these for us fans!!! I have always heard that Elvis would be up all night, and then go to sleep about 10 or 11:00 in the early afternoon.. but then I would hear different sometimes. Could you let us know what was more true to story?

[@Laurad419]

Maybe you could do a video on each one of the guys, Red , Sonny, Marty etc. I think you already talked about Lamar. Just share memories of each one.

[@lucyroper2459]

Laura Dulski Great idea! I would like that, too. Enjoyed hearing about Lamar.

[@mikeslusher5240]

Hey fellas love your vids! I subscribe & always look forward to new videos! I'm a life long Elvis fan thanks to my dear Grandmas Louis Jean God rest her soul! I've been a musician starting at age 6.....The first songs i ever learned how to play was Elvis music! Anyways love u fellas & hope you keep the videos coming!(many as you possibly can😀! T.C.B. -N- A-⚡

[@mattward2552]

Thank you!

[@srgrahl]

Enjoyed that, nicely done!

[@merylgbrown1191]

Thanks for this video and the information in it. Always wondered how the name Memphis Mafia came about, did Elvis himself create it or the guys what..Seen all your videos, they are very entertaining and sweet too. Thanks Billy for always being there for Elvis and being so genuine and thanks to you all for doing this. You are such a good family. 👍Keep them coming.😊

[@GClooney17]

Thanks again 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@shannonm.4087]

Do Billy and No still have their TCB/TLC necklaces,or any candid pictures we can see??

[@lucianocataldi8577]

We would love to here about Elvis parents and Billy Smith about your parents and the est of the cousins please thank you keep it up,

[@demc7943]

Love the jackets

[@geico1975]

Cool jackets, and the adopted brother:) is funny turning his hat around and saying "watching NASCAR and drinking beer." HA!!

[@jodeeskies9142]

Appreciate these videos. Thank you, Mr. Smith! Can you tell us about the death threats it's said Elvis received and his response to them? WHY was he getting them? Thank you.

[@98rk69Chevelle]

Great Video! What is your opinion of the Stanley Boys?

[@alexbizz]

Greetings from Australia!

[@presley17]

Hello from France 🇫🇷

[@rhondadobransky4905]

Love your videos, look forward to them, you all seem like a loving family , would love to meet you all , question . Did you know a Paul Lichter .?

[@delladawn1149]

Just love the silliness!! And I love those MM jackets!! Always Live Elvis!!!!

[@ezymk69]

You guys are awesome and I enjoy your videos!! I’ve seen pictures of Elvis’s mom Gladys and she is rarely smiling and seemed unhappy. In the few pictures I’ve seen her smiling she is beautiful. Was she really unhappy? Thanks!

[@elbaortega1572]

Billy is so funny! He always makes me laugh!!!!!

[@toddschmidt1256]

Could you ask your daddy if there is any story’s of Elvis songs that he was there when it was recorded thanks for asking

[@kendrinkwater6762]

Billie Smith.😎. I would Like to know Billie How Old Elvis was Was When He Came Out of The Army and How Old Elvis was when he Did His First Movie

[@jstroncheck]

Hey Billy Smith

[@hotwheels2511]

I'AM 58 YEAR OLD E.P. FAN I HEARD MY FIRST RECORD OF HIM IN 1967 DON'T BE CRUEL IN ST.LOUIS MO I WAS HOOKED THAT DAY AND STILL AM I HAVE A E.P. ROOM !!!!

[@loyalroyal1015]

AHHH How I'd love to have a similar. ( " affiliate of " ) Coat like y'all's. ❎ SMILE ⚡.........ahhh girl can dream 🤣! ..... 💖 XO YALL...and I'm sure glad to have your videos . thank you kindly.

[@grandnasty8749]

Was there a old tunnel under graceland?

[@MemphisMafiaKid]

+grandnasty87 No

[@TCBforCHRIST]

How did you hear about the tunnel?

[@chios1761]

Have any of you attented any of Elvis' recording sessions?

[@AntoninaRivituso]

I cant believe he all these original nicknames for everyone... amazing where did he get them from?

[@dilligafTV1]

What happened to the belts you were given?

[@tinapascal1106]

OMG, Billy, Danny, Joey, I dont know who is funnier! Love the self-deprecating humor. I thought I knew all there was to know about Elvis, clearly I'm seeing him in a new light with new stories. So refreshing after 40 years, there's new information! Miss Jo, though. Not the same without her in the video. I'm sure she has an earful of stories, and I can't wait to hear, hopefully, starting with her impressions of first meeting Priscilla.

[@blizzardbaby]

Clark, Eddie and Uncle Louis! I got the joke there, love that movie! :)

[@krisasheets]

Thank you for your stories. I heard y'all had nick names what were they and was there nick names for the girls?

[@MemphisMafiaKid]

+Kristi Sheets Just finished filming for next Saturday video and we'll be talking about nicknames.

[@angelabailey8054]

Can you tell me how many members of the Memphis Mafia have passed away and who they are and who is left? Love your videos and I always loved Elvis

[@kendrinkwater6762]

I Think the Best Memphis Mafia Members were Diamond Joe and Without a Doubt Billie Smith.They were Always There For The King.How many People Get a Phone call at 4 in morning without Losing there Mind to Play Racket all.Goes to show How much you Loved Elvis Presley You were The Last one to have any Meaningful contact with Elvis Presley

[@debbiehorner2123]

Billy was always loyal, he was kin. Joe wasn’t loyal to E.

[@Doreana48501]

Billy was David Stanley Elviss brother a member of The Memphis Mafia ? And did David hang out with you guys.

[@randyguild6140]

Hi

[@debroy3262]

Id love to hear more stories as well about what the ladies did when they got together when the guys were on tour. I dont expect ant secrets to be broken..hahaha..just like what did you do? Where did you shop? Could you go alone without being recognized? Any stories appreciated. Love hearing them all!!

[@familylivingnow2288]

How soon after Elvis passed did you and your family have to leave Graceland? Please keep these videos coming! I look forward to your posts.

[@MemphisMafiaKid]

+Christopher Hall We left in December of 1977. We didn't have to, Dad just decided he didn't want to be there anymore.

[@familylivingnow2288]

What do you do for work? What is your Dad’s favorite thing he still has from Elvis?

[@m.m4987]

Sweet / funny family, they have Elvis' sense of humor.

[@boris.dupont]

Thank you very much! If Joe was a member of the original Memphis Mafia then what about Charlie Hodge? Patti Parry who passed away in 2011 said she was the only girl around and a little sister to Elvis what do you think? God bless you all guys!

[@softyme63]

Боря Дюпон You’re right

[@EthanA1122]

Hey man...how's it going?...I've been trying to reduce the amount of Fried Peanut Butter and Banana sandwitches I eat every day...I'm still Fat but I can't understand why...LOL

[@pipeadmirer1909]

Question for future video: Enjoy all the videos. Who was Elvis' best friend in these three categories: lifelong best friend; early stardom best friend; late career best friend? Thanks.

[@elvisfangirl9093]

MM members changed over the years a lot

[@sonyarowe3404]

Love the videos !! I’m pretty sure I’ve seen them all !! I have a question: where do you all live? What state ? Thx 😍

[@MemphisMafiaKid]

+Sonya Rowe We're in Mississippi

[@softyme63]

Charlie Hodge and Joe Esposito were there since the Army.

[@debbiehorner2123]

Billy, Gene, Lamar and Red were there before he even went into the Army.

[@davidkirkpatrick712]

George Klien ???

[@virgiljohnson9880]

About Vernon's 2 ND wife ????

[@althepipelesspiper9830]

You're wearing those awesome MM jackets! Amen! Who was the most handsome MM member? lol

[@big-papapump7600]

Come on, we all know Billy is the best looking of all MM members

[@sandramiller8701]

Elvis Presley was the Gorgeous one but Jerry was cute to.

[@debranalley9224]

Got a question for y'all, I was watching Elvis the chain suit video and he walks through the audience is this the only time he did this? it was very hard for him to get through the audience. Thanks.

[@TheMontgomery333]

I believe Billy over anyone when it comes to Elvis. But I just want to say I can't remember where or who ive heard it from but I do remember it being said it was Dean Martin who it was that mentioned to that reporter saying "look there goes that memphis mafia bunch".

[@bobc.5698]

I have a question for Billy about Elvis and the Army. It seems at Elvis' height he was drafted into the Army. I have come to believe that quite possibly Elvis was taken out of the equation to make way for The Beatles and The British Tavistock programming of America. The Beatles changed the world, bringing eastern philosophy, drug culture, feminizing men by way of long hair and other things to radically change morals in America. After WW2 evidently this plan came into effect, but Elvis was not the way they wanted it done so in 58' he went to Germany. Billy, was he briefed about these things while in Germany and told he was going into the movie biz full time when he got out? It's funny how The Col. Was dubbed Elvis' "Handler". It almost seems like the powers that be got The Col. In with Elvis very quick. Hmmm.

[@thomasdudley4558]

The king would always add guys to the mix the main guys red sonny fife and any one else that joined hey they kept all South.

[@heidiweiss4390]

Is Billy still in touch with any of the remaining Memphis Mafia members? Does he/your family ever see Priscilla or Lisa?

[@MemphisMafiaKid]

+Heidi Weiss No we haven't seen them in a very long time... Years & years

[@DonnaJoshi]

Memphis Mafia Kid that's sad. :(

[@82566]

Why the distance? I don't understand, ur all family and Elvis seemed all about family 🤔being new to the Elvis story I am not understanding why it seemed certain ppl were so distant and scattered after his passing .If this is a hard subject I apologize, don't mean to pry and mean no offense asking & again you don't need to answer ,but if there's a book to read or other video with a true explanation I sure would appreciate the reference . Thank you for ur time 😊

[@softyme63]

Joe Esposito? His co-best man?

[@cuffnstufff]

How cool would it have been if Ann Margaret stepped out of the limo with shades as a MM

[@rosebrodhacker5951]

Billy your the last one of the M.M. Aren't you?

[@sandramiller8701]

I believe it was the way they all acted a dressed in black a wore dark glasses a stuck togather

[@nightowl4137]

How old were you kids ( 2 nd generation) when Elvis died?

[@danielfox3199]

So sad they turned Graceland into a money pit after hearing all these stories sounds like it was fun but do u or did you guys play out at circle g

[@MemphisMafiaKid]

+Daniel Fox yes, we did

[@AntoninaRivituso]

Joey your not adopted by the way :D

[@davidkirkpatrick712]

A newspaper guy gave it too them

[@alicefulmer601]

I bet you boys were a hot mess,lol .southern talk.georgia.