In this radar online article, joe esposito claims that elvis was a covert narcotics agent. Elvis straight up by joe russo and joe esposito 2007. He first met singer elvis presley while they both were in the military in 1958. Linda thompson, elvis girlfriend and confidant, 19721976 loved the book. Joe esposito is the author of good rockin tonight 3. In elvis straight up joe gives a realistic look at elvis and those around him. Feb 14, 2006 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.
He appeared at many conventions in the kings honor, and also served as a consultant for documentaries about him. The book elvis fans have long awaitedthe intimate, honest recollections of presleys closest confidant and road manager, who was with him through the best and worst of times, and knew him better than anyone. He wrote several books about presley, including good rockin. After meeting elvis in the army, joe esposito spent nearly two decades with the king, as his friend, comrade, and road manager. It is produced by joe esposito one of the former socalled memphis mafia. Joe esposito spent nearly twenty years as elviss confidant, close friend and road manager. Nov 28, 2016 he was a pallbearer at presleys funeral. Buy elvisstraight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo by esposito, joe, russo, joe isbn. A video fondly remembered from the late 1980s is joe esposito s home movies of elvis. Elvis straight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo book. English celebrate elvis volume 1 9780977894536 by esposito, joe. Tom parker and jerry schilling served as principal consultants in the movie this is elvis.
Joe esposito was a principal consultant for the 1981 movie this is elvis and has authored several books on elvis. Joe helps set the record straight about presleys private life and. New book by joe esposito according to his web site joe esposito is working on a new book entitled remember elvis. Remember elvis is an allencompassing, indepth look at the life and. Joe esposito spent nearly twenty years as elvis s confidant, close friend and road manager. Joe esposito, a former road manager for elvis presley, promoted his memoirs good rockin tonight. Esposito remembered as elvis friend, confidant and leader of.
Elvisstraight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo esposito, joe, russo, joe on. Twenty years on the road and on the town with elvis, remember elvis and elvis straight up. Joe espositos book intimate and rare photo book was written in 1997 as a tribute to joe s life with elvis. Twenty years on the road and on the town with elvis, and remember elvis, and more.
He was elvis road manager for many years, and supervised the many concerts that elvis did after 1968. 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. Apart from keeping the kings memory alive and well in the hearts of many elvis presley fans all over the world. Priscilla presley mourns the loss of close friend country rebel. Elvis intimate and rare1, by diamond joe esposito, 1997 darwin lamm, elvis international forum booksasin b0006qr02y. Celebrate elvis is an ongoing collaboration with fans from around the world that are interested in preserving and broadening the elvis presley legacy. From rumor busters to private personal memories and experiences to emotionally gripping fan interviews. After elvis passed away, joe did all he could to keep his friends legacy alive. Joe esposito s book intimate and rare photo book was written in 1997 as a tribute to joe s life with elvis. Thanks, joe, for having the courage to be truthful and giving those on the outside real information, not just supposition.
Feb 14, 2006 joe esposito spent nearly twenty years as elvis s confidant, close friend and road manager. Unlike many other biographies written about elvis, which focused on many personal opinions of his life, joe chose to focus more on the. My lifelong friendship with elvis presley by jerry schilling, chuck crisafulli august 17, 2006 gotham books isbn 15924023 remember elvis produced by diamond joe esposito and daniel lombardy, 2006 tcbjoe publishing isbn 0977894525. We get to see silent footage of elvis horse back riding behind graceland, hawaii holidays, road trips which includes seeing elvis driving a bus and then hav. See all books authored by joe esposito, including good rockin tonight. Shirley dieu was joe esposito s partner for nearly five years and became an integral part of elvis inner sanctum during that time. After elvis death in 1977 joe esposito went to work for jerry weintraub becoming the road manager for greats including michael jackson, the bee gees, karen carpenter and john denver. Esposito has 3 children, with one from his second marriage to martha gallub. I have followed joe esposito and daniel lombardy for some time and truly believe that these two men are doing elvis proud with their continued elvis presley book efforts. For fans who are tired of fictionalized stories and sugarcoated variations, this is the book to read. The author admits that he, joe esposito, also lived the same gross immoral life as elvis during those days. They both went through basic training at fort hood, texas, but they didnt meet face to face until a year later when they were stationed in west germany, where they became fast friends.
Joe tells the truth about elvis s colleagues and friends. Celebrate elvis is a series that will leave no stone unturned. Joe esposito talks about the beatles meeting elvis youtube. Joe tells the truth about elviss colleagues and friends.
The author admits that he, joe esposito, also lived. Elvisstraight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe. This groundbreaking book is brimming with rare interviews, insights and experiences. After elvis death, joe became an author and publisher of several elvis books. Remember elvis by joe esposito, daniel lombardy, paperback. Elvisstraight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo. 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. Remember elvis by joe esposito meet your next favorite book. Now, 17 years following elvis s 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. The book even mentioned that elvis dad was messing around with other women before his mom passed away. Elvis pop up book signed by joe diamond joe esposito. You are bidding on the elvis presley book pictured above. I have read just about all the books about elvis by members of the memphis mafia and others.
Joe esposito with elvis presley around 1963 at a birthday party for tom. In this book joe shares most of his memorable moments with elvis. What america didnt hear about the death of the king. 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. 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. Joe espositos dying words hint at kings survival elvis presley died in 1977, bringing his career to an end, and devastating countless friends, family, and fans. 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.
Intimate and rare was written in 1997 by joe esposito, who was elvis s closest friend and one of his many body guards. Get ready to sit back and relax as joe esposito and the fans share experiences, insights and memories that have never before been published. Joe esposito books list of books by author joe esposito thriftbooks. Esposito will best be remembered for his decadeslong association with elvis presley. In 1958, elvis presley met joe esposito in germany during his tour of duty for the u. Army in west germany and began working for him soon after they were both released from the service in 1960. Very sadly martha died on march 19, 2012, after a long fight with cancer. Twenty years on the road and on the town with elvis. Dec 20, 2017 elvis friend and road manager, joe esposito, told the enquirer, shortly before his own death last year, that he discovered one note next to the legends lifeless 300pound body on the day he died at his memphis home, graceland. Remember elvis by joe esposito, darwin lamm 9780977894505. Later elvis offered esposito a job but he became also elvis confidant. Joseph carmine esposito january 22, 1938 november 23, 2016 was elvis presleys road manager and friend. 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. Oct 11, 1994 the book elvis fans have long awaitedthe intimate, honest recollections of presleys closest confidant and road manager, who was with him through the best and worst of times, and knew him better than anyone.
He first met presley in 1958 while both men were serving in the u. My prayers go out to lisa marie, graceland, marty lacker, billy smith, red west, sonny west, sandie kaye stevens, sandi pichon, joe esposito, jerry schilling, and all of his loved ones and relatives for they shared their lives with elvis as well as hopes and dreams. Literally, until the day he died seventeen years later, my life and the exciting world he lived within became my existence. Remember elvis by joe esposito 2006, perfect for sale. The book contains 16 pages of rare photos from the authors private collection. 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. Elvis straight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo. Shirley dieu the elvis information network home to the best. He comments when this book was released 1994 that he is mortified about the way he lived his life while working for 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. Esposito remembered as elvis friend, confidant and leader. The video was basically just called joe esposito my home movies of elvis.
Lombardy, daniel celebrate elvis volume 2 9780977894550 by esposito, joe. Mar 30, 2006 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 books. Elvis intimate and rare1, by diamond joe esposito, 1997 darwin lamm, elvis international forum books asin b0006qr02y. Buy remember elvis by joe esposito, daniel lombardy narrator online at alibris. Shirley and joe remain good friends to this day, both living in the same housing estate and joe contributing the foreword to shirleys book, memphis mafia princess.
Feb 07, 2021 elvis presley joe esposito manager signed 8 x 10 photo 100% authentic. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. An excerpt from joe espositos book intimate and rare. Celebrate elvis volume 1 by joe esposito, daniel lombardy. Elvis and joe became close friends, and for the next 19 years, joe was elvis right hand man, his most trusted confidante, and in charge of running the daytoday life of. Isbn 97809797200 97809797200 softcover, newbury press, 2007 good rockin tonight. Good rockin tonight goodreads meet your next favorite book. Joe esposito met elvis in germany in 1958, where both were there for military service. We now offer you the option to upgrade your shipping to.
Nov 23, 2016 american author and entertainment manager. That man was joe esposito, who not only was elvis road manager, but one of his closest friends. Elvis might have left the building, but the light is still on. Unverified signiture but from other books looks to be the real deal. Shirley and joe remain good friends to this day, both living in the same housing estate and joe contributing the foreword to memphis mafia princess. Joe shares his most intimate memories and incredible stories of life with elvis. An excerpt from joe espositos book intimate and rare youtube. Elvisstraight up, volume 1, by joe esposito and joe russo by. Nov 23, 2016 joe esposito is the author of good rockin tonight 3. Twenty years on the road and on the town with elvis, and remember elvis, and more on. I think joe espositos book probably captures elvis the best. Joe esposito books list of books by author joe esposito. Elvis manager joe esposito is the author of elvis 68 3. Remember elvis by joe esposito, daniel lombardy narrator.
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