Joe esposito spent nearly twenty years as elviss confidant, close friend and road manager. After elvis death, joe became an author and publisher of several elvis books. Intimate and rare was written in 1997 by joe esposito, who was elviss closest friend and one of his many body guards. Available for a short time principally through fan clubs, the video became the subject of legal action by epe and. He wrote several books about presley, including good rockin tonight. Now, 17 years following elvis s death, joe, writing with freelance journalist elena oumano, sets the record straight on. Remember elvis,produced by joe esposito, elvis presleys former body guard, road manager, and best friend is a musthave for elvis fans. Joe esposito met elvis in germany in 1958, where both were there for military service. Published by ballantine books, the book included reports of elvis infatuation with guns, his drug use and his alleged efforts to have the thenboyfriend of exwife priscilla executed. Rip joe eposito, we always had respect your decisions to stay away when you said it.
Twenty years on the road and on the town with elvis esposito, joe on. John espositos phone number, email, address page 8 spokeo. Written by joe esposito who was friends with elvis for 20 years and had a hand in pretty much. Joe esposito is best known as a key member of the memphis mafia and. But, because this is an elvis presley related blog and thank you for visiting and we sincerely appreciate it those mentioned herein. Elvis straight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo. Through joes eyes, a documentary about joe esposito youtube. Joe esposito author 19382016, american author and publisher joe esposito singer born 1948, member of the brooklyn dreams joe esposito mobster 18721928, aka diamond joe esposito. This book was not all joe esposito s memories of elvis he ads the fans thoughts more than his own and it is not a good book at all. Joe met elvis in 1958 when they were both simultaneously drafted into the army. Twenty years on the road and on the town with elvis, and elvis straight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo, and more on. 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. And there was a specific order of responsibilities as shown in the following organizational chart distilled from the above image. 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 helps set the record straight about presleys private life and.
Elvis and joe esposito his road manager and long life friend. He was elvis road manager for many years, and supervised the many concerts that elvis did after 1968. In my opinion you are not a friend of elvis if you write books about him. 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. At the heart of this landmark project are over 200. Joe esposito spent nearly twenty years as elvis s confidant, close friend and road manager. Joe espositos book intimate and rare photo book was written in 1997 as a tribute to joe s life with elvis. Available for a short time principally through fan clubs, the video became the subject of legal action by epe and resulted in a settlement where ownership of the hime movies lay with epe. 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. Jan 26, 2009 awesome fun to have the opportunity to sit down with joe for a chat. An excerpt from joe espositos book intimate and rare.
His life from a to z it was joe esposito who arranged females for elvis to date. Twenty years on the road and on the town with elvis, and elvisstraight up, volume 1. 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. We found 56 records for robert esposito in somerdale, union and 62 other cities in new jersey.
They met in germany and formed a friendship over playing games of football and taking trips to paris. This groundbreaking book is brimming with rare interviews, insights and experiences. He was his closest confidant and road manager, who was. Joe esposito, elvis friend, died november 23, 2016 it is with a heavy heart that i learned that joe esposito died on november 23, 2016 at the age of 78. An autobiography by joe esposito about his honest recollections of his time spent with elvis presley. Elvis loved to do things all the way a video fondly remembered from the late 1980s is joe esposito s home movies of elvis. Joe first met elvis presley in the army in 1958 and began working for.
Joe esposito new website people elvis presley ezine. And he brought priscilla to the house to meet elvis because she wanted to meet elvis. Rest in peace joe esposito died november 23, 2016 after a year of declining health. Lots of good stuff here as you meet hollywood joe from the friends to the fans to the onstage shows good people throughout this video it is good to see hollywood joe on the vast internet try these 2 website to connect with hollywood joe fun music photos information meet hollywood joe and his guitar his songs too 4 cds of his original songs his. An oral history of elvis presley on the occasion of elviss 75th birthday, friends talk about the man they knew and what might have been. Destined to become the most examined and talked about book since elvis. He loved elvis as a good friend of many years but he has no illusions about him. Sign and view the guest book, leave condolences or send flowers. Twenty years on the road and on the town with elvis. Find john espositos phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Priscilla presley mourns the loss of close friend country rebel.
So here we are gold coast australia day 2009 for part 1. Very sadly martha died on march 19, 2012, after a long fight with cancer. Remember elvis by joe esposito goodreads share book. Joseph carmine esposito january 22, 1938 november 23, 2016 was elvis presleys road manager and friend. He writes extensively on digital media, and has been awarded research grants from the hewlett, macarthur, and mellon foundations. View the profiles of professionals named joe esposito on linkedin. Nixon gave elvis a bureau of narcotics badge, making him an agent. Joe esposito was a principal consultant for the 1981 movie this is elvis and has authored several books on elvis. For fans who are tired of fictionalized stories and sugarcoated variations, this is the book to read. Joe esposito is most well known as one of elvis presleys dearest friends. Joe esposito was one of elvis presleys close friends and the only nonsouthern member of his inner circle, the socalled.
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 trailer. Although elvis s health concerns of diet and medication are significant themes running throughout elvis and ginger, the book also contains a wealth of other information that helps bring the last nine months of elvis s life into focus. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Vernon presley, frank sinatra, joe esposito with elvis in las vegas. He reads from it in the film through joes eyes, a documentary about the life and. 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. For 20 years, there was one man who always stood by elvis presleys side. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Joe esposito deep love and caring for elvis presley, always on his mind, to protect elvis. Did you know that joe esposito had bit parts in eight elvis movies. Esposito is not related to the famous joe esposito, elvis presleys former road manager. Its a big void in my life and in the whole elvis world, losing joe esposito, said jerry schilling, another member of the memphis mafia. In this radar online article, joe esposito claims that elvis was a covert narcotics agent.
For joe esposito, it was a party like you wouldnt believe. It was esposito who found presleys dead body in a graceland bathroom in 1977, and he was one of the pallbearers. Elvis straight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo by joe esposito, joe russo. Guralnick adds the colonel joked that they looked like a bunch of old men, but the memphis mafia had become almost as well known around town as frank sinatras rat pack and that elvis and his guys were all living on speed and tranqs. Joe esposito is the author of good rockin tonight 3. Join facebook to connect with elvis esposito and others you may know. 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. The book contains 16 pages of rare photos from the authors private collection. Esposito s daughter, cindy bahr, told the associated press tuesday that he had dementia and died nov. Joe esposito, also known as diamond joe, was elvis presley best friend and road manager. Inasmuch an i am personally sorry, and sad, i have been thinking a lot about those who have passed that not just shared a life with elvis but were integral in the life of elvis. It is produced by joe esposito one of the former socalled memphis mafia.
Elvis presleys close personal friend and professional aide joe esposito has died. Elvis presleys close friend and road manager joe esposito has died, according to the associated press. Joe bean esposito born may 5, 1948 is an american singersongwriter whose career spans from the 1970s to the present day. Interview with joe esposito elvis articles elvis australia.
It will be very different to your typical tribute show, it has many differences. Dec 23, 2009 elvis welcome to my world is a brand new tribute show being developed and coming out soon. Esposito was one of two best men at the singers 1967 wedding to priscilla wagner and a pallbearer at his funeral. The book elvis fans have long awaitedthe intimate, honest rec. Remember elvis is an allencompassing, indepth look at the life and career of a man whose popularity is unrivalled in the history of show business and who continues to attract millions of new fans each year.
Well, this guy in the air force was a friend of ours. Joe esposito, elvis friend, died november 23, 2016 the. After meeting elvis in the army, joe esposito spent nearly two decades with the king, as his friend, comrade, and road manager. So, it appears red west and billy smith had special relationships with elvis and reported directly to him. Joe esposito books list of books by author joe esposito thriftbooks. 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.
I have read just about all the books about elvis by members of the memphis mafia and others. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He spent nearly 20 years by elvis presleys side as his road manager and confidant. Join facebook to connect with diamond joe esposito and others you may know. You can see him through the windshield in this shot taken during the filming of spinout.
Esposito remembered as elvis friend, confidant and leader of the tcb crew joe esposito was a ubiquitous figure in elvis life, from the time they met in west germany in 1958 through the. This book is primarily based on a 16 hr documentary consisting of interviews with elvis s former girlfriends, costars, movie producers, friends, and. Elvis straight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo destined to become the most examined and talked about book since elvis, what happened no matter what you have ever read before. 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. Joe espositos book intimate and rare photo book was written in 1997 as a tribute to joes life with elvis. Remember elvis is an allencompassing, indepth look at the life and. Marty lacker a member of elvis memphis mafia and one of the best men at elvis 1967 wedding, died february 14, 2017 after suffering from kidney failure. Esposito, who was elviss road manager, his best man and a. I think it would really hurt elvis if he new that his friends had written books about him. Elvisstraight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo by joe russo, 97809797200, available at book depository with free delivery. Joe esposito books list of books by author joe esposito. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, loved ones, friends, etc. Nov 23, 2016 joe esposito is most well known as one of elvis presleys dearest friends. He reads from it in the film through joe s eyes, a documentary about the life and.
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. Over the years he authored several books and memoirs about his friendship with presley, among them celebrate elvis, elvis straight up, remember elvis, good rocking tonight and elvis. Remember elvis by joe esposito 2006, paperback for sale. I think joe esposito s book probably captures elvis the best. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. This book is snippets of statements from people who knew elvis. Elvis and ginger describes elvis s spirituality and tours. Elvisstraight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo book. A video fondly remembered from the late 1980s is joe esposito s home movies of elvis. Later elvis offered esposito a job but he became also elvis confidant. Joe esposito, who was elvis presleys righthand man, close friend and road manager for nearly two decades, died on wednesday at his home.
Joe esposito american author and publisher dead at age 78. According to his web site joe esposito is working on a new book entitled remember elvis. Elvisstraight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo. Remember elvis by joe esposito, darwin lamm 9780977894505. Nov 23, 2016 joe esposito is the author of good rockin tonight 3. Nov 30, 2016 joe esposito, a former road manager for elvis presley and a longtime member of the presley inner circle known as the memphis mafia, has died at age 78 espositos daughter cindy bahr said. One interesting factoid about joe esposito is mentioned the book elvis. I am sorry jeanette but i dont think i want to read this book by joe esposito. Esposito remembered as elvis friend, confidant and leader of. See all books authored by joe esposito, including good rockin tonight.
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