Joe esposito deep love and caring for elvis presley, always on his mind, to protect elvis. An autobiography by joe esposito about his honest recollections of his time spent with elvis presley. Mar 16, 2018 a short independent documentaryinterview with joe esposito on life with elvis presley. Nixon gave elvis a bureau of narcotics badge, making him an agent. Buy celebrate elvis volume 2 by esposito, joe, lombardy, daniel isbn. Get ready to sit back and relax as joe esposito and the fans share experiences, insights and memories that have never before been published.
If you have had your fill with the rumours that evolved into a galaxy of lies over the years, i would like to invite you to take a look at the remember elvis section and listen to. A short independent documentaryinterview with joe esposito on life with elvis presley. This book is primarily based on a 16 hr documentary consisting of interviews with elvis s former girlfriends, costars, movie producers, friends, and others who personally knew him. New book by joe esposito according to his web site joe esposito is working on a new book entitled remember elvis. Espositos daughter, cindy bahr, told the associated press tuesday that he had. Joseph carmine esposito january 22, 1938 november 23, 2016 was elvis presley s road manager and friend. Esposito remembered as elvis friend, confidant and leader of. Joe espositos book intimate and rare photo book was written in 1997 as a tribute to joes life with elvis. Elvisstraight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo by. Remember elvis is an allencompassing, indepth look at the life and. An excerpt from joe espositos book intimate and rare youtube. Esposito s songs have been recorded by donna summer, aretha franklin, labelle, stephen stills and others. Joe esposito in memoriam january 22, 1938 november 23. You only need to read his latest book to get a true understanding of who joe is, and a clearer picture of who elvis and his friends and lovers were, and what life.
He reads from it in the film through joes eyes, a documentary about the life and. Jul 30, 2007 discover book depositorys huge selection of joe esposito books online. In the 35 years that i have known him, joe has continued to conduct himself in that fashion. Remember elvis by joe esposito, darwin lamm 9780977894505.
Apart from keeping the kings memory alive and well in the hearts of many elvis presley fans all over the world. The author admits that he, joe esposito, also lived the same gross immoral life as elvis during those days. Esposito has 3 children, with one from his second marriage to martha gallub. And it was joe who told priscilla the tragic news that elvis had died. Joe was elvis presleys right hand man and head of the memphis mafia. Elvis always lovingly and with true admiration refered to joe esposito as gentleman joe. After elvis death, joe became an author and publisher of several elvis books. A few years ago, i posted the following question and answer as part of a longer examination of the call that was allegedly placed by joe esposito to jerry weintraub on august 16, 1977 the full post, titled hold on one second, joe, can be read in the june 2007 section of the elvis decodedarchive. Joe met elvis in 1958 when they were both simultaneously drafted into the army. Remember elvis by joe esposito, daniel lombardy, paperback. Remember elvis by joe esposito 20060214 joe esposito on. Joe esposito entered his name into the golden book of bad.
Interview joe esposito life with elvis presley youtube. They met in germany and formed a friendship over playing games of football and taking trips to paris. After elvis returned to the us he hired esposito as his road manager. The worlds only officially recognized international version of elvis presleys memphis mafia. Remember elvis,produced by joe esposito,elvis presleys former body guard, road manager, and best friend is a musthave for elvis fans. Intimate and rare was written in 1997 by joe esposito, who was elvis s closest friend and one of his many body guards.
Elvis road manager, joe esposito who has not written a elvis book, summed up the mania this way. Joe esposito with elvis presley around 1963 at a birthday party for tom. Joe esposito is the author of good rockin tonight 3. Nixon gave elvis a bureau of narcotics badge, making. Joe first met elvis presley in the army in 1958 and began working for. Rip joe eposito, we always had respect your decisions to stay away when you said it.
Patti parry, close friend of elvis since the early sixties in elvis straight up joe gives a realistic look at elvis and those around him. Though several actors portray elvis presley at different stages of his life, this documentary is comprised mostly of actual performance footage and interviews with elvis and the many people who knew elvis best, including presleys family members, his. Elvisstraight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo book. Twenty years on the road and on the town with elvis. Elvisstraight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo. Elvis friend and road manager, joe esposito, told radar, shortly before his own death last year, he discovered one note next to the legends lifeless 300pound body on the day he died at his memphis home, graceland. Memphis mafia international, gold coast, queensland. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Join facebook to connect with joe esposito and others you may know. Joe esposito books list of books by author joe esposito thriftbooks. Joe helps set the record straight about presleys private life and career, dispelling the innumerable lies, halftruths and rumors that have evolved over the years. Joe esposito, who was elvis presleys righthand man, close friend and road manager for nearly two decades, died on wednesday at his home in calabasas, calif. Nov 23, 2016 joe esposito is the author of good rockin tonight 3.
Rest in peace joe esposito died november 23, 2016 after a year of declining health. Feb 28, 2006 remember elvis,produced by joe esposito, elvis presleys former body guard, road manager, and best friend is a musthave for elvis fans. Their biggest hit was the single heaven knows, a single by donna summer featuring joe esposito on second lead and the group singing backup. Destined to become the most examined and talked about book since elvis. Discover book depositorys huge selection of joe esposito books online. The book elvis fans have long awaitedthe intimate, honest rec. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. He wrote several books about presley, including good rockin. Joe esposito is most well known as one of elvis presleys dearest friends. Joe esposito with elvis presley around 1963 at a birthday party for tom parker, presleys manager.
Joe espositos friends were forever taken by his humility. Now, 17 years following elviss death, joe, writing with freelance journalist elena oumano, sets the record straight on the most renowned rock n roll performer of all time in a vivid, poignant book. They first met in the army in germany, where they played football together and traveled to. The book contains 16 pages of rare photos from the authors private collection. Joe esposito was a principal consultant for the 1981 movie this is elvis and has authored several books on elvis. Oct 11, 1994 written by joe esposito who was friends with elvis for 20 years and had a hand in pretty much anything and everything having to do with him over that time, i must admit i was expecting something a bit more substantial in this book. This book is primarily based on a 16 hr documentary consisting of interviews with elviss former girlfriends, costars, movie producers, friends, and others who personally knew him. Written by joe esposito who was friends with elvis for 20 years and had a hand in pretty much. Twenty years on the road and on the town with elvis, and elvisstraight up, volume 1. Espositos songs have been recorded by donna summer, aretha franklin, labelle, stephen stills and others. As elvis presleys righthand man and chief confidant for nearly 20 years, the man presley playfully dubbed diamond joe was. Celebrate elvis is an ongoing collaboration with fans from around the world that are interested in preserving and broadening the elvis presley legacy.
Aug 06, 2016 the author admits that he, joe esposito, also lived the same gross immoral life as elvis during those days. With marty lacker, joe esposito served as best men at elvis and priscillas wedding on may 1 1968. Joe was elvis presleys right hand man and head of the memphis mafia larry king. John campolo, right, shows off his elvis presley buttons to joe esposito, a friend of elvis who was in kenosha, wis. Good rockin tonight goodreads meet your next favorite book. Nov 27, 2016 rest in peace joe esposito died november 23, 2016 after a year of declining health. Joe esposito spent nearly two decades of his life with elvis presley. It is produced by joe esposito one of the former socalled memphis mafia. He was his closest confidant and road manager, who was.
He was his closest confidant and road manager, who was with him through the best and worst of times, and knew him better than anyone. The love and affection for elvis that went into creating this book is apparent and from front to back it is filled with rare interviews, insights and experiences. Joe esposito first met elvis presley in the army in 1958 and began working for him soon after they were both released from the service in 1960 until literally the day he died seventeen years later. Elvis, from memphis to hollywood by alan fortas 1992 popular culture, ink. After meeting elvis in the army, joe esposito spent nearly two decades with the king, as his friend, comrade, and road manager. He comments when this book was released 1994 that he is mortified about the way he lived his life while working for elvis. Esposito remembered as elvis friend, confidant and leader. Written by joe esposito who was friends with elvis for 20 years and had a hand in pretty much anything and everything having to do with him over that time, i must admit i was expecting something a bit more substantial in this book. Joe tells the truth about elvis s colleagues and friends. Remember elvis by joe esposito 2006, paperback for sale. Nov 28, 2016 joe esposito, who was elvis presleys righthand man, close friend and road manager for nearly two decades, died on wednesday at his home in calabasas, calif. As a member of the memphis mafia he drove priscilla to the hospital the day, lisa marie was born.
Joe bean esposito born may 5, 1948 is an american singersongwriter whose career spans from the 1970s to the present day. Joe helps set the record straight about presleys private life and. Nov 01, 2016 joe esposito first met elvis presley in the army in 1958 and began working for him soon after they were both released from the service in 1960 until literally the day he died seventeen years later. Joe told radar he burned the letter to hide the explosive contents from elvis family and investigators. In this radar online article, joe esposito claims that elvis was a covert narcotics agent. Elvisstraight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo by joe russo, 97809797200, available at book depository with free delivery. An excerpt from joe espositos book intimate and rare. Joe esposito spent nearly twenty years as elviss confidant, close friend and road manager.
Joe esposito spent nearly twenty years as elvis s confidant, close friend and road manager. Elvis presleys close friend and road manager joe esposito has died, according to the associated press. Linda thompson, elvis girlfriend and confidant, 19721976 loved the book. Buy remember elvis by esposito, joe, lombardy, daniel isbn. Nov 23, 2016 joe esposito is most well known as one of elvis presleys dearest friends. Thereve been books written about elvis by close friends he never knew he had. He spent nearly 20 years by elvis presleys side as his road manager and confidant.
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