Marty lacker far right, elvis and the memphis mafia ml. Now complete, this first official season found the series tackling both wordy, vomiting comedians and complex u. The memphis mafia organizational chart was an item for sale at the august 12, 2017 auction at graceland. We all know he took a hell of a lot of drugs, liked to womanise and was frivolous with money. But it is full of elvis shenanigans with his best friends and such things. May 19, 2017 shirley dieu was a friend to elvis presley from august 1974 until his death in august 1977. Dave grohl memphis mafia member, fred willard mark feltdeep throat, matt.
In the style of saturday night live, derek waters and steve berg host an electionthemed clip show showcasing the best retellings of presidential history, including patrick walsh on the election of 1800, rich fulcher on abraham lincolns past as a lawyer, and jen kirkman on edith wilson. Dec 03, 2018 he was trying to be funny, but such was the awkwardness of the situation its unlikely that elvis realized. With derek waters, matt gourley, allan mcleod, eric edelstein. Esposito was an anomaly in the socalled memphis mafia, the entourage of. Many believe that this book put elvis on a downward spiral from which he never recovered. Woodward and bernstein blow open the watergate scandal, actorsbrothers edwin and john wilkes booth engage in a tragic feud, and elvis crashes the white. Memphis mafia tshirts on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced, sweatshopfree apparel and available in a huge range of styles, colors and sizes. The second link is to a website dealing with more critical aspects concerning elvis and the men from the memphis mafia. They wore rings marked tcb which stood for taking care of business. The shows creators, jeremy konner and derek waters, found themselves thrust. Wayne dowdy, longtime archivist for the memphis public library, examines the history and culture of the midsouth during its most important decades. Tv episode 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors. Several members filled practical roles in the singers life. If elvis was bipolar, to make matters worse those symptoms are also the major sideeffects of amphetamines.
These were the men closest to elvis, the ones who knew him bestbilly smith, elvis first cousin. He gave out autographs, posed for pictures, and kissed every girl. Lamar fike, a member of elvis presleys famed inner circle called the memphis mafia who had a long career in the music industry, has died. Esposito was an anomaly in the socalled memphis mafia, the entourage of southerners. Im a fan of comedy centrals drunk history sure, having intoxicated people stumble their way through famous episodes of americas past while costumed actors act them out, lipsynching every belch, candid aside, and trip of the tongue can get a little formulaic, but like a manhattan made with four parts bourbon, one part sweet vermouth. This is a list of episodes for the comedy central series drunk history hosted by derek waters. If not for marty lacker, elvis might never have gone to american studios in 1969 to record the landmark from elvis in memphis record. This book is an extremley detailed oral history by three members of the elvis memphis mafia, the bunch of cronieshangers onbuddies elvis always kept near him. Dallas lamar fike, a member of elvis presleys famed inner circle called the memphis mafia who had a long career in the music industry, has died. An early member of the memphis mafia crew, cliff gleaves worked on movie sets and toured with elvis in the he spent some time with elvis in germany in for several years after that, cliff occasionally would show up at graceland. Wilkes does not like such critical remarks in the wikipedia article. Nov 29, 2016 linmanuel miranda describes how news of alexander hamiltons infidelity found its way into the newspaper and how hamilton tried to deal with the fallout.
The songwriterturnedactor, known for his 20 role in safe haven and for his role in road house 1989, passed away. With drunk historys fifth season on the way, relive some of the shows best segments to date. Since the late 1970s, some former members of the memphis mafia have written books on elvis. Drunk history gloria steinem goes undercover at the playboy club. Aug 01, 2005 elvis and the memphis mafia nash, alanna on. There have been books written but there are no documentaries we could.
An early member of the memphis mafia crew, cliff worked on movie sets and toured with elvis in the 1950s. Though drunk history began as a web series way back in 2007, it only transitioned from net to network earlier this summer, as the show began its first season on comedy central. Jan 28, 2015 joe esposito born january 22, 1938 in chicago, illinois is a veteran author and publisher, who along with his longtime business partner daniel lombardy, have several best selling books to their. Unfortunately, elvis and the memphis mafia doesnt contain much information that is not already in the public sphere. Cliff was the consummate con man, according to lamar. When the beatles met their idol, elvis presley literary hub. Guest starring jack black, dave grohl, bob odenkirk. We do not want any profanities on this page or finger pointing or hate directed at members of the original memphis mafia. Buy elvis and the memphis mafia by nash, alanna isbn. Drag racing team, updates and photos of our cars and cars we race, and tracks we may be intending,thanks. Derek waters and jeremy konner on drunk historys first four.
Through joes eyes, a documentary about joe esposito youtube. Elvis and the memphis mafia by alanna nash goodreads. For several years after that, cliff occasionally would show up at graceland. George, meanwhile, had been stoned before he got there, and took little part in any conversation, while ringo went off to play pool with some of elviss memphis mafia entourage. This socalled bodyguard book came from the west cousins and dave hebler. Im not a doctor but he suffered all that at times but dont we all. Woodward and bernstein blow open the watergate scandal, actorsbrothers edwin and john wilkes booth engage in a tragic feud, and elvis crashes the white house to meet nixon. Though drunk history began as a web series way back in 2007, it only transitioned. I am a big fan of the king and was excited to learn more about elvis, considering id never read any books regarding him or his life. Therefore, he also deleted any references to the fact that elvis reportedly supplied the memphis mafia members with alcohol, illicit drugs, and prostitutes. Drunk history al capone was a syphilitic moron youtube. The bizarre story behind the time elvis met nixon in late 1970, the king of rock and roll had an unexpected white house meeting with tricky dick. The memphis mafia is the nickname given to the group of men who were with elvis presley everyday from 1956 until the day he died on august 16, 1977 there were eight original members.
Feb 19, 2010 step inside the fascinating annals of the bluff citys history and discover the memphis that only few know. Martys musings marty lacker talks about elvis news an. During the height of prohibition, capones multimillion dollar chicago operation in. It also looked kind of weird and confusing, until you spent some time breaking it down and figuring out everything. Feb 18, 2011 dallas lamar fike, a member of elvis presleys famed inner circle called the memphis mafia who had a long career in the music industry, has died. They were called the memphis mafia, a group of approximately men, and one female, who served as elvis closest friends and confidants.
During the height of prohibition, capones multimillion dollar chicago operation in bootlegging, prostitution and gambling. Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting. Comedy centrals newest series, drunk history, is set to premiere tomorrow night. She was the girlfriend of joe esposito, elviss road manager, and, as a memphis mafia princess, she toured with elvis, joe, and the presley entourage in the early 1970s. Historical reenactments as narrated by inebriated history buffs as alist comedy acting talent perform their tale. Linmanuel miranda describes how news of alexander hamiltons infidelity found its way into the newspaper and how hamilton tried to deal with the fallout. Together, they offer rare insights into the greatest legend of them all, from the phenomenal successes to the long, devastating decline. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. And while you might think this episode is going to be crimeridden with lots of shootemup drama, we regret to inform you that it isnt.
Joe esposito with elvis presley around 1963 at a birthday party for tom parker, presleys manager. Nicknames of elvis presleys memphis mafia cliff gleaves was charlie copper cod rss. Al capone was one of the most infamous gangsters in american history. Mix drunk history al capone was a syphilitic moron youtube. Billy smith elviss first cousin and the person he reputedly loved most after his own mother marty lacker best man at his wedding and foreman of the memphis mafia, the kings handpicked group of gatekeepers and confidants and lamar fike the touring crew member who accompanied him into the army were with elvis. This is the book that came out just before his death and was written by his former friends and bodyguardsmembers of the memphis mafia, red and sonny west. Elvis presley pays a personal visit to richard nixon at the white house to acquire a badge that will make him a federal narcotics agent. Elvis with joe esposito, not only was he a member of the memphis mafia but he was a hard working employee and a dear friend. Nov 28, 2016 joe esposito with elvis presley around 1963 at a birthday party for tom parker, presleys manager.
Memphis mafia member, and cobest man at elvis and priscillas wedding, marty lacker, is a frequent contributor to ein. It broke the true story about his excessive druge use, and painted a very unflattering portrait of him. Esposito, who was elviss road manager, his best man and a dedicated member of the memphis mafia, died nov. Feb 18, 2011 lamar fike, a member of elvis presleys famed inner circle called the memphis mafia who had a long career in the music industry, has died.
Joe esposito born january 22, 1938 in chicago, illinois is a veteran author and publisher, who along with his longtime business partner daniel lombardy, have several best selling books to their. Best drunk history episodes to watch right now thrillist. Dallas ap lamar fike, a member of elvis presleys famed inner circle called the memphis mafia who had a long career in the music industry, has died. Comedy central is releasing a new series, comically titled drunk history, which is exactly what it. Once a man came up to elvis and said elvis i dont want a kiss from you, but would like an autograph. I was fascinated by it, and came away feeling quite sorry for the folks caught up in elvis world. On this page we catalog martys valuable contribution and discussions about recent elvis news stories. The memphis mafia was the nickname given by rock n roll icon elvis presley to a group of friends, associates, employees and cousins whose main functions were to accompany, protect, and serve elvis from the beginning of his career in 1954 until his death in 1977. From his wedding to his concerts to his funeral, the memphis mafia were always at the kings side. Elvis and the memphis mafia by alanna nash, billy smith. On this day in memphis history is filled with great tales that will delight and engross everyone from the newtotowner to the hardcore native. Elvis presleys entourage the memphis mafia elvis entourage was a crazy mix of family, friends, bodyguards, karate instructors, doctors, chefs, animals and yes men. Watch bob odenkirk and jack black as nixon and elvis in drunk.