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Larry, Thank YOU and Shira for being a friend to all of us Elvis fans throughout the years. You are so special to my heart. We Elvis fans love you! You are so loyal to Elvis. And you know us ALL by name, you take time out for each and everyone of us. We love you! Have a very happy birthday and may all your wishes come true, my friend! You deserve it! LOVE, LOVE, and MORE LOVE to you and Shira! XOXO Please go to Larry's Facebook page, and send him a birthday note! https://www.facebook.com/larrygeller

Red West , friend and bodyguard of Elvis Presley who became a successful film and television actor after ending his association with the singer, died Tuesday night after suffering an aortic aneurysm at Baptist Hospital. He was 81, according to The Commercial Appeal BIM:   Red wrote 11 songs for Elvis including If Everyday Was Like Christmas, Holy Leaves and Christmas Trees, Seeing is Believing, If You Think I Don't Need you (from the Viva las Vegas soundtrack, also starring Ann Margret), If You Talk In Your Sleep, Separate Ways, You'll be Gone, that's Someone You Never Forget (Elvis himself gave Red the title and asked him to write the song about his mother). Red was also co-author of the infamous book, Elvis What Happened with his cousin Sonny West, and another Elvis associate Dave Hebler. The book went on to be a best seller after the death of Elvis Presley. After Red's days with Elvis, he went on to a successful career as an actor. Most recently, he had a ...

Former body guard to Elvis Presley, Sonny West has passed away after battling cancer. Many fans around the world got to know Sonny personally as he toured Elvis conventions talking about his former boss, Elvis Presley. Sonny is also well known for the 1977 infamous book, Elvis What Happened? written along with cousin Red West, fellow former body guard Dave Hebler and journalist, Steve Dunleavy. After Elvis' death in August of 1977, the book sold over 3 MILLION copies. Rolling Stone Magazine 1977   Keep the West family in your thoughts and prayers. Sonny's widow, Judy is currently battling cancer as well. 

Pretty cool early footage of Graceland with Joe Esposito and the other guy, you know the Elvis and Nixon joker. The footage is pretty cool.

Marty Lacker served as Elvis' Chief Personal Aide for 3 years according to Joe Esposito. Marty and Joe served as Presley's Co-Best Men at his wedding. Joe Esposito officiated as Chief Road Manager and Chief Personal Aide for almost 17 years. Joe passed away a few months ago, November of 2016. Marty passed away of Kidney Failure after being in and out of the hospital since December. Marty published a book in 1980 titled Elvis: Portrait of a Friend . The first half was Marty's story then you flipped the book over and the other half was his wife Patsy's story about life with Elvis. You can find this book on Amazon for as low as 10 cents if you haven't read it. Condolences to the family and all those that cared for him. You can click this link to watch Marty, Red, Sonny and Billy talking about their days with Elvis.  It is just under an hour.

January 22, 1938 - November 23, 2016 Joe (Joseph Carmine) Esposito passed away peacefully in Calabasas, California, at 78. Joe was born of Italian immigrants in Chicago, Illinois. He was a happy, jovial man who made friends with everyone he met. Often his children were told "Your father is the nicest man I've ever known!" An Italian through and through, he loved to cook and entertain, nurturing family and friends, thriving in the laughter and enjoyment around the table. His playful nature endeared him to many, and he was gifted in reaching out and staying in touch. And, of course, music was a great love¿ Best known as Elvis Presley's road manager and best friend, Joe and Elvis met in the army in 1958, while stationed in Germany. They worked together until Elvis' death in 1977. He also worked with Michael Jackson, The Bee Gees, Karen Carpenter and John Denver. He has written multiple books about his life with Elvis, and was a great source of stories and ...