If you're a relative or friend of Elvis ...

[Getlo]

... tell us your story!

On another thread, there was some discussion as to whether or not there are Elvis relatives and friends here.

What Tommy said got me thinking. It's entirely possible.

So, if there are, please speak up! Share your stories ...

Getlo.

[utmom2008]

Well....personally I feel that Elvis was a very close,... intimate friend of mine.....he just didn't realize it. :laughing::laughing:

[elvisfan4life]

I have a brother named Elvis, a sister named Lisa (years before Lisa Marie was ever a glimpse in her daddy's eye), my father's name is Vernal.......oh and we did have a toy poodle named Priscilla...... :)

All of the Above is true - so although not related to the gorgeous one and only Elvis Presley - I am related "to an Elvis". ;):P:lol:

[Getlo]

I am related "to an Elvis". ;):P:lol:

I have cousins called Elvis, Lisa Marie and Priscilla. And my aunt is called Gladys. All from the one side of the family.

And yes, I am serious.

I do wonder, though, if any actual relations are on here ... or are some just big-noting themselves?

Like I said, if you're in here people ... let's hear from you! (y)

[JDD]

It'd be great to hear from some folks with first hand info, and interact with them, but I suspect you won't get anyone to step forward , just because of how Negative it gets in here sometimes. Look at how much abuse his friends (the MM) and Family have taken in here . Who needs that?

JD

[elvisfan4life]

It'd be great to hear from some folks with first hand info, and interact with them, but I suspect you won't get anyone to step forward , just because of how Negative it gets in here sometimes. Look at how much abuse his friends (the MM) and Family have taken in here . Who needs that?

JD

So True! I wouldn't admit it if I was related to him.

[Wendy56]

I know a man that is related to Elvis... to the Ms. Gladys family side. He's an Elvis impersonator and has won a couple of prices. He's a kind man.

[elvislady]

There is a forum that is run by elvis family , it has been posted on here some time ago its called FROM A JACK TO A KING. its a rally great forum.
elvislady:D

[cameron]

I have cousins called Elvis, Lisa Marie and Priscilla. And my aunt is called Gladys. All from the one side of the family.

And yes, I am serious.

I do wonder, though, if any actual relations are on here ... or are some just big-noting themselves?
Like I said, if you're in here people ... let's hear from you! (y)

No one is a "big nothing". :mad: Everyone is important .
Why in the world would anyone want to say anything?

You are what you make of yourself. No one can expect to live off a relatives name, IMO. :blink:

[Tony Trout]

There is a forum that is run by elvis family , it has been posted on here some time ago its called FROM A JACK TO A KING. its a rally great forum.
elvislady:D


I have my serious doubts that there is anybody in that particular forum that is related to Elvis....it looks to be a bunch of B.S. to me....

[TotallyInsane]

My story is all too personal to share with a message board!!!! Ya'll can read all about it in my next book!! :D (I didn't forget the smiley this time)!!!

[presley31]

You never know whos' on this board so its best to keep a open mind about these things and l wouldn't tell anybody either if l was related.

[elvislady]

I have my serious doubts that there is anybody in that particular forum that is related to Elvis....it looks to be a bunch of B.S. to me....

Thats your view tony but unless you can prove otherwise how can you call it bs.
elvislady:)

[Tony Trout]

Thats your view tony but unless you can prove otherwise how can you call it bs.
elvislady:)


People will claim anything to be recognized.....



I"m just going to not say anything else....it seems that it's "pick on Tony" day cuz I'm getting bashed in a Yahoo Elvis group for stating my opinion of Shawn Klush supposedly doing a remake of TTWII so.....

[TotallyInsane]

People will claim anything to be recognized.....



I"m just going to not say anything else....it seems that it's "pick on Tony" day cuz I'm getting bashed in a Yahoo Elvis group for stating my opinion of Shawn Klush supposedly doing a remake of TTWII so.....

:lmfao::lmfao: Well, it's your lucky day today Tony!!! YOU GET ALL THE ATTENTION!!!!! :lmfao::lmfao:

[cameron]

People will claim anything to be recognized......

I've noticed that . :P
It's why most smart people keep their mouths shut. ;)

[Tony Trout]

:lmfao::lmfao: Well, it's your lucky day today Tony!!! YOU GET ALL THE ATTENTION!!!!! :lmfao::lmfao:



:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::P:P:P

[Miss Clawdy]

I have cousins called Elvis, Lisa Marie and Priscilla. And my aunt is called Gladys. All from the one side of the family.

And yes, I am serious.

I do wonder, though, if any actual relations are on here ... or are some just big-noting themselves?

Like I said, if you're in here people ... let's hear from you! (y)

Isn't 'big-noting' something like 'to act big' or 'to brag' :hmm:?

If I were related to Elvis I would imagine that I would be proud
of it and I absolutely don't see any reason why not admit it :blink:.
This looks like you'd be ashamed of being related to Elvis....:supriced:.

[cameron]

There's no shame in admitting any relative.
The shame is in the braggert , IMO.
No one can lay claim to having any control over who ones relatives are .
If you use that as a "claim to fame" then I have a problem.
I think too many have lived off Elvis for far too long.

[hgs262626]

never knew or met elvis, but i would have loved too! wish i could have been born earlier!!!!!

[utmom2008]

I"m just going to not say anything else....it seems that it's "pick on Tony" day cuz I'm getting bashed in a Yahoo Elvis group for stating my opinion of Shawn Klush supposedly doing a remake of TTWII so.....

Awwwww.....HUGS Mr. T. :hug:

[KPM]

I have an ex-sister in law who claimed she was related to Dee Stanley. She said when she was a girl she went to a family reunion and Dee and her boys were there-but no Vernon. I never really found out if it was true-and since I have very little respect for any of the Stanleys it really did not matter to me.

[utmom2008]

I have an ex-sister in law who claimed she was related to Dee Stanley. She said when she was a girl she went to a family reunion and Dee and her boys were there-but no Vernon. I never really found out if it was true-and since I have very little respect for any of the Stanleys it really did not matter to me.

If I was related to Dee Stanley I don't think I would ever tell anybody.:supriced::supriced:;):lol::lol:

[KPM]

If I was related to Dee Stanley I don't think I would ever tell anybody.:supriced::supriced:;):lol::lol:
I actually thought that when my ex-sister in law made her claims.;)

[utmom2008]

I actually thought that when my ex-sister in law made her claims.;)

I don't blame you KPM...that's what any of us with half a brain would think.;):lol::lol:

[Getlo]

Isn't 'big-noting' something like 'to act big' or 'to brag' :hmm:?

If you're referring to my mentioning my cousins and aunt, that was not bragging, simply stating a fact.


If I were related to Elvis I would imagine that I would be proud of it and I absolutely don't see any reason why not admit it :blink:.

Agreed. If they are on here, I'd love to hear their stories. But we have one on here who, after several months, has postulated that she is in fact related to Elvis. ;)

[Getlo]

There's no shame in admitting any relative.
The shame is in the braggert , IMO.

So do tell us, cameron, how you are/were related to Elvis. I'm sure no one would think you're bragging ... if the claim is, in fact, true. ;)

So, what are you - a cousin, a former in-law?

[cameron]

So do tell us, cameron, how you are/were related to Elvis. I'm sure no one would think you're bragging ... if the claim is, in fact, true. ;)

So, what are you - a cousin, a former in-law?

A cousin . And you'll get no stories from me.
I find stories, I don't tell them.

[Getlo]

A cousin .


:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

Well, if - as you said in another thread - it's from the Smith side, then a cousin of a Smith ain't no cousin of Elvis.

[cameron]

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

Well, if - as you said in another thread - it's from the Smith side, then a cousin of a Smith ain't no cousin of Elvis.
That's very odd ; his mother was a Smith.

[Getlo]

That's very odd ; his mother was a Smith.

If you're not willing to tell us how you're related (or at least PM someone else on here with your real name and the connection to the family; someone whom I trust enough to value their opinion - utmom2008 or jak for instance) your story of a family connection is merely a figment of your imagination and a complete fairytale.

But, like always, you'll use the "I don't have to explain myself to you" approach.

You are no relation to Elvis in any way. You would have at least hinted at it earlier than this. Your ego wouldn't have allowed you to stay silent for so long. And it certainly would have been discovered before a decade ago if it were true.

Perhaps MissyM, an apparently genuine Smith relative, could back you up? ;)

[utmom2008]

A cousin . And you'll get no stories from me.
I find stories, I don't tell them.

For your sake Cameron I hope whatever ailments Elvis suffered from the last years of his life were not genetic. Or hopefully came from the Presley side of the family. If you are indeed a relative.....that would concern me...if I were you.

[utmom2008]

A cousin . And you'll get no stories from me.
I find stories, I don't tell them.

If you will, go all the way back to December, to JJ's philosophical debate thread.
Go down to post #6. Complaints have been posted prior to that about people making wild accusations and then refusing to back them up. You said....accept what someone tells you and then TOGETHER search for the truth of that statement. How can we search for anything together if you continue to play a cat and mouse game? If you want to make an extraordinary claim such as this...then it is only fair to provide some information. If not, then, good gosh...I guess we are ALL related to Elvis. Let's rename the board.....All My Kinfolks.

[cameron]

If you're not willing to tell us how you're related (or at least PM someone else on here with your real name and the connection to the family; someone whom I trust enough to value their opinion - utmom2008 or jak for instance) your story of a family connection is merely a figment of your imagination and a complete fairytale.

But, like always, you'll use the "I don't have to explain myself to you" approach.

You are no relation to Elvis in any way. You would have at least hinted at it earlier than this. Your ego wouldn't have allowed you to stay silent for so long. And it certainly would have been discovered before a decade ago if it were true.

Perhaps MissyM, an apparently genuine Smith relative, could back you up? ;)

Frankly, I don't care what you believe. I don't have to tell you or anyone a thing. You're the one that started this.
Unlike some people, I have no ego to satisfy. I know who I am ,that's all that matters to me.

[cameron]

For your sake Cameron I hope whatever ailments Elvis suffered from the last years of his life were not genetic. Or hopefully came from the Presley side of the family. If you are indeed a relative.....that would concern me...if I were you.
I see my doctor 4 times a year and yes. I have inherited some of the same things, it appears . I don't worry about it and don't expect anyone else to...except for my immediate family.

[cameron]

If you will, go all the way back to December, to JJ's philosophical debate thread.
Go down to post #6. Complaints have been posted prior to that about people making wild accusations and then refusing to back them up. You said....accept what someone tells you and then TOGETHER search for the truth of that statement. How can we search for anything together if you continue to play a cat and mouse game? If you want to make an extraordinary claim such as this...then it is only fair to provide some information. If not, then, good gosh...I guess we are ALL related to Elvis. Let's rename the board.....All My Kinfolks.
I never intended to say a thing about myself here . This is an Elvis site. It's not about me or anyone else ,in spite of some that seem to think it was made for them . If I remember correctly there was a big thing about people bringing their personal life to a MB. I'm not going to do that; never have and never will. Why anyone should care is beyond me .People act no different {or shouldn't} if a relative is on a site.

IMO, that's how everyone should act if you're on a MB. We're all either related to him or we're his friends. {the ones that care about him} You all can talk to doomsday. As far as I know it's not a requirement to tell all your personal life and I don't intend to.
IF it is, I trust Albert will tell me .

[utmom2008]

I never intended to say a thing about myself here . This is an Elvis site. It's not about me or anyone else ,in spite of some that seem to think it was made for them . If I remember correctly there was a big thing about people bringing their personal life to a MB. I'm not going to do that; never have and never will. Why anyone should care is beyond me .People act no different {or shouldn't} if a relative is on a site.

IMO, that's how everyone should act if you're on a MB. We're all either related to him or we're his friends. {the ones that care about him} You all can talk to doomsday. As far as I know it's not a requirement to tell all your personal life and I don't intend to.
IF it is, I trust Albert will tell me .

That's fine and dandy, and I know you are going to say I don't care, but you also know that a very very few will belive you.for all who wonder what he did in Dallas?? He did it at my house.

[utmom2008]

I see my doctor 4 times a year and yes. I have inherited some of the same things, it appears . I don't worry about it and don't expect anyone else to...except for my immediate family.

I hope you didn't inherit the gene that makes your weight a losing battle...that would be the pits. Did you by chance inherit that gorgeous handsome face of his????

[ksimms2]

I would love to hear things from any of Elvis's family on here....I know Missy is from the Smith side.....I wish others would come forward.....and share......(and not get barked at in the process)....

Cameron, if you are indeed a cousin from the Smith side - then you and Missy are probably related somewhere along the line (well with her hubby).......and on a serious note - about your health - please take care.....

[Miss Clawdy]

If you're referring to my mentioning my cousins and aunt, that was not bragging, simply stating a fact.

No Getlo, I am sorry I did not express myself right. I was referring to
Cameron's post and just wanted to know if 'big nothing' is the same as
'big-noting':


No one is a "big nothing". :mad: Everyone is important .


Agreed. If they are on here, I'd love to hear their stories. But we have one on here who, after several months, has postulated that she is in fact related to Elvis. ;)

I'd love to hear that too...(y)

[presley31]

I would love to hear things from any of Elvis's family on here....I know Missy is from the Smith side.....I wish others would come forward.....and share......(and not get barked at in the process)....

Cameron, if you are indeed a cousin from the Smith side - then you and Missy are probably related somewhere along the line (well with her hubby).......and on a serious note - about your health - please take care.....

l agree kelly and to be honest if wouldn't bother me either way not knowing if someone on this board is related cause knowing how private elvis was maybe they want to respect elvis and leave there memories to themselves.

[utmom2008]

No one is a "big nothing". :mad: Everyone is important

In the 50's, 60's and 70's the place to eat in LA was a restaurant called Chasens, it's where all the celebs were to be seen. We had dinner there 3 nights in July of 1973. One of those nights we ran into Lee Majors and Farrah Fawcett and they had just married that afternoon. After realizing that Farrah and my sister-n-law had been sorority sisters at UT together they invited us to sit and have drinks with them. That was a really special night that I'll never forget. After we were seated later at a table we thought the man at the next table looked so familiar. We called our waiter over and asked who the man was. He turned and looked, then turned back to us and in his heavy French accent said...I don't know who he is, but he is nobody." It was such a funny comment...and one that we have never forgotten. To this day we will often say "he is nobody" in our fake French accent.

[ksimms2]

In the 50's, 60's and 70's the place to eat in LA was a restaurant called Chasens, it's where all the celebs were to be seen. We had dinner there 3 nights in July of 1973. One of those nights we ran into Lee Majors and Farrah Fawcett and they had just married that afternoon. After realizing that Farrah and my sister-n-law had been sorority sisters at UT together they invited us to sit and have drinks with them. That was a really special night that I'll never forget. After we were seated later at a table we thought the man at the next table looked so familiar. We called our waiter over and asked who the man was. He turned and looked, then turned back to us and in his heavy French accent said...I don't know who he is, but he is nobody." It was such a funny comment...and one that we have never forgotten. To this day we will often say "he is nobody" in our fake French accent.

Nice story Rosanne about Farrah and Lee - I always thought they made a very nice looking couple - too bad their marriage didn't last.....

[utmom2008]

Nice story Rosanne about Farrah and Lee - I always thought they made a very nice looking couple - too bad their marriage didn't last.....

Yes...they looked great together, that's for sure. He was absolutely one of the nicest men that I have ever met. It's funny, but when we were getting dressed to go, "The Big Valley" was on TV. I told him that I had just seen him, and he had gotten shot. He thought that was funny...he was sooo nice.(y)

[TotallyInsane]

Yeah, but despite their divorce, who is looking after Farrah during her illness? Divorces can be civilized sometimes.

[utmom2008]

Yeah, but despite their divorce, who is looking after Farrah during her illness? Divorces can be civilized sometimes.

Well....actually I think it's Ryan O'Neal that is looking after her, isn't it? They have a son together named Redmond. If I remember correctly....Ryan O'Neal was the reason behind the divorce from Lee Majors.:blink::supriced::supriced:

[KPM]

I hope you didn't inherit the gene that makes your weight a losing battle...that would be the pits. Did you by chance inherit that gorgeous handsome face of his????
My Fathers side of the family are heavy and I have inherited that problem. I was fine until I hit 30 and then its been a constant battle. I go up and then diet like crazy and stay down for a while. We also have the suicides on that side and depression problems. The depressions are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain according to one of my doctors. As that side of the family gets older the imbalance gets worse. Luckily todays tests can recognise where the imbalance lies and what is lacking much better that 40 years ago-so as long as I can afford insurance its no problem. I have some relatives who are not so lucky.

[TotallyInsane]

Well....actually I think it's Ryan O'Neal that is looking after her, isn't it? They have a son together named Redmond. If I remember correctly....Ryan O'Neal was the reason behind the divorce from Lee Majors.:blink::supriced::supriced:

Duh - I knew that!!! Couldn't you see the face I had in my head???:lmfao::lmfao:
But, they did have a divorce where they remained friends!!

[cameron]

I just discovered my relation 10 years ago. I did NOT know Elvis or even thought that much about him through all those years .
After I saw him I became more interested in him and his life .
About 10 years ago I decided to look into his life and death.
Along the way, I discovered we were related to many of the same people.
I was as surprised as anyone. On further searching and talking to many people I found out we were distant cousins. I've never capitalized on any of that and certainly don't ever want or need to. I do not know Missy,, but then I'm not a great one on geneology either .I stop when I find what I'm looking for.


I have some medical problems Elvis had and I studied and was interested in a lot of the same things he did, but no one looks like Elvis Presley .;) I'm 6' tall and weigh 175 lbs.
I've had some problems with depressive/anxiety disorder over 30 years ago.
Thank goodness I found a doctor at the time and I was treated for a chemical imbalance . I do not drink, nor am I on any drugs except for my diabetis.

All I know is the ones that I've talked to don't care what Priscilla or Lisa do with Graceland as they feel it was given to the one it was meant for....his daughter. Many have not even bothered to go see Graceland or even go to Memphis as they're happy and busy with their own lives. Obviously, they are very proud of Elvis.

[ksimms2]

Yeah, but despite their divorce, who is looking after Farrah during her illness? Divorces can be civilized sometimes.

Yes Gail, Ryan O'Neal is looking after Farrah, they've been in a relationship forever, broke up briefly and got back together I think once she discovered she had cancer.

I just saw Lee Majors on TV not long ago - it was a sit com and I don't remember which now - he was a guest star on the show....it was a comedy I think.....he looked pretty good.

[ksimms2]

I just discovered my relation 10 years ago. I did NOT know Elvis or even thought that much about him through all those years .
After I saw him I became more interested in him and his life .
About 10 years ago I decided to look into his life and death.
Along the way, I discovered we were related to many of the same people.
I was as surprised as anyone. On further searching and talking to many people I found out we were distant cousins. I've never capitalized on any of that and certainly don't ever want or need to. I do not know Missy,, but then I'm not a great one on geneology either .I stop when I find what I'm looking for.


I have some medical problems Elvis had and I studied and was interested in a lot of the same things he did, but no one looks like Elvis Presley .;) I'm 6' tall and weigh 175 lbs.
I've had some problems with depressive/anxiety disorder over 30 years ago.
Thank goodness I found a doctor at the time and I was treated for a chemical imbalance . I do not drink, nor am I on any drugs except for my diabetis.

All I know is the ones that I've talked to don't care what Priscilla or Lisa do with Graceland as they feel it was given to the one it was meant for....his daughter. Many have not even bothered to go see Graceland or even go to Memphis as they're happy and busy with their own lives. Obviously, they are very proud of Elvis.

Wow Cameron, thanks for sharing this....what a suprise it must have been for you to realize you are related (even if distantly) to Elvis. Missy's hubby's Mom's sisters (I hope I have this right) were married to Glady's brothers....Travis and Junior? I hope I'm getting this right.....so depending on where you are in the family tree.....you guys would be related sort of anyways.....pretty neat!

I'm glad you are making sure your health is taken care of - it's always good to know when there is problems in the family (my side has cervical cancer) to make sure and get your check ups regularly.

Happy Easter everyone!

[The King's Queen]

So True! I wouldn't admit it if I was related to him.

(y)


I've noticed that . :P
It's why most smart people keep their mouths shut. ;)

;)

It seems to me that one would either have to be crazy or really have a fettish for backlash in order for them to WANT to 'share' or disclose their connections with Elvis on here. After all, the only thing that would lead to is this constant badgering that cameron has gotten...:blink:...and I seriously doubt that anyone else would want to follow suit on that! ;) Besides...someone made a really good point: There are some people who are just content to have known him, without wanting the constant interrogation and/or speculation from others. Believe it or not...I'm sure some folks just don't want to have to answer questions that may be an intrusion of their privacy....:supriced:

Cameron...if indeed you are distant relation of Elvis'...then I think that is a good thing! (y) And for what it's worth, I really DON'T blame you for being hesitant to bring it to light... Some things are just better left unsaid.

[TotallyInsane]

Unless I was a close enough relative to have spent time with him I don't think I would mention it either!! Heck, I've been called a liar just about the times I saw him!!! There were many years that I quit talking about my experiences with Elvis because it seemed I was always having to defend myself from being accused of lying about it. But, I finally came to realize those people just don't matter and I decided to share with those who do enjoy the "good" stories from a fan who was there and not the "ones who were there and loved him the most"....to that last statement I would like to add some of them "just don't know what love is"!!! (I'm still on the Forest Gump movie)

[TotallyInsane]

Like the night I had dinner at Graceland with Elvis....nobody believes me?? And, look I've got the picture to prove we were BOTH THERE!!! What's wrong with the world?

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-11/896080/Gail-Elvis.jpg

[The King's Queen]

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

ROFLMFBU!!!!

Okay, okay...I believe you already!!! ;):lmfao:

But seriously...you are right! Seems like if anything is said about having met him, seen him in concert, ect...people just automatically assume that you are trying to claim fame or something. Do people just not realize that Elvis was in contact with a lot of people...especially women.....:blush:;)

[TotallyInsane]

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

ROFLMFBU!!!!

Okay, okay...I believe you already!!! ;):lmfao:

But seriously...you are right! Seems like if anything is said about having met him, seen him in concert, ect...people just automatically assume that you are trying to claim fame or something. Do people just not realize that Elvis was in contact with a lot of people...especially women.....:blush:;)

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!! Somebody believes me other than Rosanne!!!! :lmfao:

[cameron]

Most people are very nice when you ask questions about Elvis.
Some--especially on MB are not. I left MB about 6 years ago and just went to a couple of private ones with friends.
So, I was left with just reading books or contacting the people that were really there and cared about Elvis. Plus a few doctors, attorney and even the funeral director. Most were very nice; though there were a couple that refused to say anything. I didn't blame them at all and never pushed.
It was just my past time . So many thought I was writing a book.
Never in my wildest nightmares would I tell some of the things I was told. It's just not the way I am. :blink:

[The King's Queen]

Hey girlfriend...with the action we've got planned for this little getaway trip to Graceland...we had better stick together!!! :supriced: :blink: :P

Repeat after me....'That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!' :lmfao:

[TotallyInsane]

"That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!" Like that???? :D

[The King's Queen]

Most people are very nice when you ask questions about Elvis.
Some--especially on MB are not. I left MB about 6 years ago and just went to a couple of private ones with friends.
So, I was left with just reading books or contacting the people that were really there and cared about Elvis. Plus a few doctors, attorney and even the funeral director. Most were very nice; though there were a couple that refused to say anything. I didn't blame them at all and never pushed.
It was just my past time . So many thought I was writing a book.
Never in my wildest nightmares would I tell some of the things I was told. It's just not the way I am. :blink:


Dang it, dang it, dang it....! :mad: Thought you might at least like to dangle a few tasty tidbits of private info in front of a few of us cameron....;) :P

Don't blame ya for being on the defense with that 'related to Elvis' thing. I know you must catch a lot of sarcasm from the 'doubting Thomas' types. I don't speculate too much. If you go so far as to say it publicly...then you must be telling the truth, or be really dumb. I doubt that you would be that dumb. So I believe ya.... (y) And for what it's worth, I commend you for wanting to keep some things rather private. ;)

[The King's Queen]

"That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!" Like that???? :D

You know it!!! ;) And no matter how many times you get asked...we did not do it, didn't see it done, nor did we even dream of doing it! :supriced: :P Sooner or later they will get tired of interrogating us...trust me on that one! :blink::D

Oh yeah...and what happens in Memphis...STAYS IN MEMPHIS...!!!!!!! :blush: ;) :lmfao::lmfao:

[TotallyInsane]

Oh, trust me, there's a lot that has stayed in Memphis over the years!!!!

[The King's Queen]

Oh, trust me, there's a lot that has stayed in Memphis over the years!!!!

I can so relate to that one! ;) :king:

[utmom2008]

Like the night I had dinner at Graceland with Elvis....nobody believes me?? And, look I've got the picture to prove we were BOTH THERE!!! What's wrong with the world?

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-11/896080/Gail-Elvis.jpg

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:
:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:
:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[TotallyInsane]

Did you notice the birthday cake he had waiting for me too?

[The King's Queen]

Did you notice the birthday cake he had waiting for me too?

HECK YEAH, I noticed...I'm an observant sort of person...;):lol:

[Lisarose]

First of all, love your photo, Gail, glad that Elvis thought enough of you to have
Alberta bake you a special cake :) :D!

Second, if l were related to Elvis [be still my heart] I don't think I would have the
guts to tell anyone - everyone would think I was a loon or a wannabe! But then
again, if I were, maybe I'd be one of those that just moved into Graceland and taken
a job answering his fanmail!

[utmom2008]

Did you notice the birthday cake he had waiting for me too?

No....I was too busy trying to figure out what you did to his hair.:lol::lol::lol:

[utmom2008]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and admit something. I never wanted to be related to Elvis...ever. Just think....all these years my fantasies would have to have been some other woman's fantasies, because last time I checked........incest is against the law!!! Does anyone hear the tune of "Dueling Banjos"??

[utmom2008]

HECK YEAH, I noticed...I'm an observant sort of person...;):lol:

Then surely you noticed that Elvis' hair has never looked worse.:supriced::supriced::lmfao::lmfao:

[waymore44]

I'm related to James Garner. Does that matter? He had black hair, you know.

[The King's Queen]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and admit something. I never wanted to be related to Elvis...ever. Just think....all these years my fantasies would have to have been some other woman's fantasies, because last time I checked........incest is against the law!!! Does anyone hear the tune of "Dueling Banjos"??

:doh::doh: Oh NOOOOO... Please remember...I am from WV, and Dueling Banjo's is one of my fav's....:blush:;) (And no, before anyone asks...there is no incest in my family...:blink::lmfao:)


Then surely you noticed that Elvis' hair has never looked worse.:supriced::supriced::lmfao::lmfao:

Oh..I had a pretty good idea why that hair was all messed up....;):lol::lol::lol:


I'm related to James Garner. Does that matter? He had black hair, you know.

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[TotallyInsane]

I'm related to Bing Crosy - anyone remember him??????

[The King's Queen]

Oh for the love of Elvis....:doh::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[TotallyInsane]

Oh for the love of Elvis....:doh::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:



Figured that one would put you on the floor!!!!:lmfao::lmfao:

[presley31]

First of all, love your photo, Gail, glad that Elvis thought enough of you to have
Alberta bake you a special cake :) :D!

Second, if l were related to Elvis [be still my heart] I don't think I would have the
guts to tell anyone - everyone would think I was a loon or a wannabe! But then
again, if I were, maybe I'd be one of those that just moved into Graceland and taken
a job answering his fanmail!

yep lisa rose l agree

[ksimms2]

I'm related to James Garner. Does that matter? He had black hair, you know.

I love James Garner! He's a great actor and I LOVED the Rockford Files!

[MissyM]

Kelly got my relationship exact. I never met Elvis but hubs of course did and then their are the family stories. It is a double edged sword. But I decided that if people don't like what I say or stories then oh well. I really enjoy telling people things I know. (not for me but for you all cause I know you enjoy them) I am used to them. And there are things that I won't tell publically either. Things I feel most people just don't need to know. It is hard seeing my family bashed at times but I think that they can handle it too as it is old by now. And to me the whole truth is stronger than anything. The one thing that does bother me is the story about people not knowing or incorrectly saying who taught Elvis to play guitar. I know it was my father-in-law. The details go with all other stories I have been told by people who just accepted that. That bothers me cause if you knew my father-in-law (God rest his sweet soul) you could see the connection that he and Elvis would have) And he was such and important part of what Elvis became. Elvis loved Dad and never forgot what he taught him. But the world gives him little credit. But again, I know the truth so I try to accept that.
I also know that private information in detail can be clues (to my name) and I don't want to be harrassed for sharing. Ya see how it isn't that easy to say you are related or close to it?
But for the most part I think people are respectful. Thus far I think it has been a good experience. I am grateful for those people who keep my information private.

[cameron]

I also know that private information in detail can be clues (to my name) and I don't want to be harrassed for sharing. Ya see how it isn't that easy to say you are related or close to it?

Good for you, Missy. (y)
I've been around long enough to see just a small part of what Elvis had to deal with. It would have have driven me crazy. Who needs it??

IMO, he gave us more than we could or should ever ask for.It was his life. If people can't respect him; then just leave him alone.I had no part in any of it .

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

I'm not here to speculate on who is or isn't related to Elvis, to be perfectly honest I am an Elvis fan first and foremost.

I do however find it astonishing that someone would only find out they were related to Elvis only ten years ago?? Surely someone in the family might have brought it up sooner :hmm: why would you not know?

[cameron]

I'm not here to speculate on who is or isn't related to Elvis, to be perfectly honest I am an Elvis fan first and foremost.

I do however find it astonishing that someone would only find out they were related to Elvis only ten years ago?? Surely someone in the family might have brought it up sooner :hmm: why would you not know?
I guess because no one deemed it as important as much as a fan.
Who knows? There is a whole other world out here that doesn't think of Elvis 24/7 . Hard to believe, but it's true. ;)

[Getlo]

II do however find it astonishing that someone would only find out they were related to Elvis only ten years ago?? Surely someone in the family might have brought it up sooner :hmm: why would you not know?

Astonishing, to say the least! ;)


I guess because no one deemed it as important as much as a fan.

No one deemed being related to Elvis Presley important, not worth bringing up in all the thousands of conversations your family must have had?!!! ;)


Hard to believe, but it's true. ;)

Well, you're half right!

[cameron]

Astonishing, to say the least! ;)



No one deemed being related to Elvis Presley important, not worth bringing up in all the thousands of conversations your family must have had?!!! ;)

[B]

Well, you're half right!
No one brought it up in the family until I did.
Interesting ? Yes, but not impossible. You'd have to know my family. ;)
Our family was mostly into medicine, not gossip or music.

[presley31]

No one brought it up in the family until I did.
Interesting ? Yes, but not impossible. You'd have to know my family. ;)
Our family was mostly into medicine, not gossip or music.

Cameron l turly know where you coming from about being told things later on in life that you would of liked to know in the beginning.:'(

[cameron]

Cameron l turly know where you coming from about being told things later on in life that you would of liked to know in the beginning.:'(
There are lots of secrets in families I've discovered .
This one was simply not important to any that was aware of it.
I wasn't an Elvis fan myself until I saw him in 1977.
Never got too deeply into his life either until I had time to do so.
Cousins , especially distant ones that no one knows , aren't exactly our topic of conversation. ;)
It has been talked about since, you can be sure. They'd like for me to shut up now. :P

[utmom2008]

No one brought it up in the family until I did.

Our family was mostly into medicine, not gossip or music.

OK...I have to ask~were you and the family sitting around the Easter table one Sunday and you said..does anyone know if I am related to Elvis?? Gossip is one thing, but being related to Elvis is quite another topic, and NOT one that falls under the heading of gossip.

[Miss Clawdy]

OK...I have to ask~were you and the family sitting around the Easter table one Sunday and you said..does anyone know if I am related to Elvis?? Gossip is one thing, but being related to Elvis is quite another topic, and NOT one that falls under the heading of gossip.

Good one :lol:!
I don't say I don't believe Cameron being related to
Elvis, but I know for sure if that happened in my family everyone would
know it and talk about it, although nobody in my immediate environment
was or is an Elvis fan. We are talking about Elvis and not about e.g.
some ordinary councilman....;)

[TotallyInsane]

Sounds to me like what happened is someone in Cameron's family started tracing their family roots and like Oprah found out as well.....somewhere along the line they're related. Happens all the time when you start digging up roots....at least I didn't say bones!! :D:D

[utmom2008]

Good one :lol:!
I don't say I don't believe Cameron being related to
Elvis, but I know for sure if that happened in my family everyone would
know it and talk about it, although nobody in my immediate environment
was or is an Elvis fan. We are talking about Elvis and not about e.g.
some ordinary councilman....;)

I agree with you 100% Miss Clawdy!(y) Well said!(y)

[cameron]

OK...I have to ask~were you and the family sitting around the Easter table one Sunday and you said..does anyone know if I am related to Elvis?? Gossip is one thing, but being related to Elvis is quite another topic, and NOT one that falls under the heading of gossip.
Actually, I questioned the older ones about some of our relatives I never knew. Found some relative names similar on Elvis' side and just started digging. It wasn't until 2 or 3 years ago I pinned any of the family down and made them look with me. . They didn't believe it either . :P
Took some getting used to. My instincts were right though--keep my mouth shut !! ;)

[The King's Queen]

Sounds to me like what happened is someone in Cameron's family started tracing their family roots and like Oprah found out as well.....somewhere along the line they're related. Happens all the time when you start digging up roots....at least I didn't say bones!! :D:D

I think you are right Gail...it does happen a lot! Back in the "day"...people really seemed to be aware of their kinfolk...but in the recent past, I think the world has gotten so busy that we don't often have time to dig into our geneology... Good point girlfriend! (y)


Actually, I questioned the older ones about some of our relatives I never knew. Found some relative names similar on Elvis' side and just started digging. It wasn't until 2 or 3 years ago I pinned any of the family down and made them look with me. . They didn't believe it either . :P
Took some getting used to. My instincts were right though--keep my mouth shut !! ;)

Ah shoot cameron...are you needing a hug??? :hug: There...feel better now??? ;)

For what it's worth...I truly believe you! If the elders don't pass on info like that...then the younger generation has no clue until they go 'digging' for it. You did run the risk of, well, backlash by revealing that...but, hey, it's too late to cry when the devil appears...lol...so just let it ride my boy. Some will believe you, some won't. Ain't that always the way it is??? ;)

[utmom2008]

I think you are right Gail...it does happen a lot! Back in the "day"...people really seemed to be aware of their kinfolk...but in the recent past, I think the world has gotten so busy that we don't often have time to dig into our geneology... Good point girlfriend! (y)



Ah shoot cameron...are you needing a hug??? :hug: There...feel better now??? ;)

For what it's worth...I truly believe you! If the elders don't pass on info like that...then the younger generation has no clue until they go 'digging' for it. You did run the risk of, well, backlash by revealing that...but, hey, it's too late to cry when the devil appears...lol...so just let it ride my boy. Some will believe you, some won't. Ain't that always the way it is??? ;)

You are right about alot of that Lea. People used to be really interested in their background and their roots. Nowdays no one much cares past the Grandparents.:blink::blink: No telling what we ALL might find if we dug deep enough. I think I'll pass...with my luck I would find out that I was related to Charles Manson or Ted Bundy.:supriced::supriced::supriced::supriced:

[cameron]

For what it's worth...I truly believe you! If the elders don't pass on info like that...then the younger generation has no clue until they go 'digging' for it. You did run the risk of, well, backlash by revealing that...but, hey, it's too late to cry when the devil appears...lol...so just let it ride my boy. Some will believe you, some won't. Ain't that always the way it is??? ;)
Actually, it doesn't bother me one way or another . Nothing I or any of my family did contributed to the success of Elvis Presley.
He was an icon in his own right and owes no one a thing. I think he's paid his dues in full. (y)
I'm nothing like him at all. :'( :lol:

[The King's Queen]

You are right about alot of that Lea. People used to be really interested in their background and their roots. Nowdays no one much cares past the Grandparents.:blink::blink: No telling what we ALL might find if we dug deep enough. I think I'll pass...with my luck I would find out that I was related to Charles Manson or Ted Bundy.:supriced::supriced::supriced::supriced:

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:


Actually, it doesn't bother me one way or another . Nothing I or any of my family did contributed to the success of Elvis Presley.
He was an icon in his own right and owes no one a thing. I think he's paid his dues in full. (y)
I'm nothing like him at all. :'( :lol:

Gail...Rosanne...I think he just answered our prior question(s)! :supriced: I'm thinking the mating service thing has him "All Shook Up"....:P

Just teasin' you cameron...;)

[MissyM]

Funny story: I was in the grocery store once and the lady in front of me was telling the check out person about how she was related to Elvis. I couldn't help it and very innocently asked how. She said she was a cousin. I said on what side. She said the Smith side. Then I said OMGosh maybe she was related to hubs. Who was her father and mother. Then she asked why and I told her that he has cousin's related to them too. And I asked what her mom and dad's name was. She told me it was none of my business.
This is not to prove a point about Cameron BTW. I just got a tickle out of it at the time.
When I was driving home I thought. I bet when I tell people how we are related to the relatives they probably roll their eyes and think, "Sure Lady, sure ya are." So in a way I get why people don't want to say anything.

[ksimms2]

Actually, I questioned the older ones about some of our relatives I never knew. Found some relative names similar on Elvis' side and just started digging. It wasn't until 2 or 3 years ago I pinned any of the family down and made them look with me. . They didn't believe it either . :P
Took some getting used to. My instincts were right though--keep my mouth shut !! ;)

No, I'm glad you told - makes more sense now about your responses to some things in the past. I'm still trying to come to terms with the fact you are a man - and not a woman as I was led to believe....lol. ;)

[ksimms2]

Funny story: I was in the grocery store once and the lady in front of me was telling the check out person about how she was related to Elvis. I couldn't help it and very innocently asked how. She said she was a cousin. I said on what side. She said the Smith side. Then I said OMGosh maybe she was related to hubs. Who was her father and mother. Then she asked why and I told her that he has cousin's related to them too. And I asked what her mom and dad's name was. She told me it was none of my business.
This is not to prove a point about Cameron BTW. I just got a tickle out of it at the time.
When I was driving home I thought. I bet when I tell people how we are related to the relatives they probably roll their eyes and think, "Sure Lady, sure ya are." So in a way I get why people don't want to say anything.

you busted that lady lying! good for you!! it seems that those who are really related don't shout it to the world (unless you are a Stanley...lol) and those that are not legitimately related try and make a buck off it saying they are......(does that make sense?)

[ksimms2]

Actually, it doesn't bother me one way or another . Nothing I or any of my family did contributed to the success of Elvis Presley.
He was an icon in his own right and owes no one a thing. I think he's paid his dues in full. (y)
I'm nothing like him at all. :'( :lol:

Cameron, very well said! He doesn't owe anyone a thing and he's certainly paid his dues in full. He's given us WAY MORE then we've given him....(y)

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

No one brought it up in the family until I did.
Interesting ? Yes, but not impossible. You'd have to know my family. ;)
Our family was mostly into medicine, not gossip or music.

How or why is being related to Elvis Gossip :hmm:


There are lots of secrets in families I've discovered .
This one was simply not important to any that was aware of it.
I wasn't an Elvis fan myself until I saw him in 1977.
Never got too deeply into his life either until I had time to do so.
Cousins , especially distant ones that no one knows , aren't exactly our topic of conversation. ;)
It has been talked about since, you can be sure. They'd like for me to shut up now. :P

Distant cousins who are Elvis Presley are not found every day! Whether you are completely oblivious to anything other than medical careers, I find it exceptionaly difficult to understand how this would be kept a dark secret.


Actually, I questioned the older ones about some of our relatives I never knew. Found some relative names similar on Elvis' side and just started digging. It wasn't until 2 or 3 years ago I pinned any of the family down and made them look with me. . They didn't believe it either . :P
Took some getting used to. My instincts were right though--keep my mouth shut !! ;)

:blink:

[Getlo]

you busted that lady lying!

Why would you assume the lady in the supermarket was lying?

After all, she said she was related to the Smiths without giving any evidence or credence to back up her claim. ;)


I find it exceptionaly difficult to understand how this would be kept a dark secret.

Absolutely! (y)

[LianaKaralivanou]

So, Cameron is related to Elvis. Oprah is related to Elvis, too. That means that Cameron is related to Oprah as well! :P I'm just joking, Cameron. I don't say that I don't believe you, okay? I wish I was related to Elvis but being born and raised in Greece, I find it a little bit...impossible!! :lol:

[utmom2008]

I wish I was related to Elvis but being born and raised in Greece, I find it a little bit...impossible!! :lol:

Don't say that...looks to me like anything is possible.;)

[LianaKaralivanou]

Don't say that...looks to me like anything is possible.;)


Now, you're giving me hope, Rosanne...:D But, wait a minute! Don't they say that Elvis has Scottish roots? Well, Scotland is nearer to Greece (than America is) so, who knows? Maybe I should start searching my family tree...

[utmom2008]

Now, you're giving me hope, Rosanne...:D But, wait a minute! Don't they say that Elvis has Scottish roots? Well, Scotland is nearer to Greece (than America is) so, who knows? Maybe I should start searching my family tree...

Go for it!(y) You may not find Elvis as a relative, but who knows? Maybe you are related to Oprah, or better still...maybe Cameron is a long lost cousin.;):lol:

[LianaKaralivanou]

I find the third part (Cameron as my cousin) more possible...:D

[utmom2008]

I find the third part (Cameron as my cousin) more possible...:D

And much less exciting.;):lol::lol:

[cameron]

How or why is being related to Elvis Gossip :hmm:

Distant cousins who are Elvis Presley are not found every day! Whether you are completely oblivious to anything other than medical careers, I find it exceptionaly difficult to understand how this would be kept a dark secret.

:blink:

Was it a secret or just unaware ? No one said it was a secret ,just no one thought about it one way or another .
No one was interested in Elvis Presley or thought anything about him.
Their last name wasn't Presley and they were interested in Sinatra, and/or some of the very old country music.
Now, had some been related to some of them, it might have been different. ;)

I didn't ask them their reasons for not knowing. I don't know a lot of my relatives and am not interested in finding them. I'm also related to one of our presidents; but I could care less .
I suppose you know all yours ? If so, good for you .
I'm not a genelogy buff in the least and as far as I'm concerned ; I look at myself as more of a fan than a relative.
I never knew him.

Oprah might be a possibility . I like Oprah . might look her up.

[TotallyInsane]

OK!!! Pages and pages ago I said I was related to Bing Crosby!!!! Why did nobody notice???? I want some of this "related to a famous person attention too"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cameron]

OK!!! Pages and pages ago I said I was related to Bing Crosby!!!! Why did nobody notice???? I want some of this "related to a famous person attention too"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's all yours .

[TotallyInsane]

It's all yours .

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[0349054]

I have my serious doubts that there is anybody in that particular forum that is related to Elvis....it looks to be a bunch of B.S. to me....

Yep.....dig far enough and quite a few people can be "distantly" related to Elvis.

Do they have a picture of themselves with Elvis or anyone we know who know's Elvis able to verify they are family?

Elvis didn't spend much time with family either, except for Billy.

[The King's Queen]

OK!!! Pages and pages ago I said I was related to Bing Crosby!!!! Why did nobody notice???? I want some of this "related to a famous person attention too"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

Ahhhh...excuse me there Miss Thang! :blink: ;) I beg to differ with you. I, for one, did notice...and even commented on it when you posted it. What am I...a nobody??? :'( ;) :P :lol:

[utmom2008]

Well....I will let all of you know AFTER November 2008. I will either be related to Hillary Clinton, Barak Obama or John McCain. I just don't know which one yet...but I'll let you in on it as soon as I find out.;);):lol:

[KPM]

Bing was a great singer and sold millions of records in his 50 something year career. I loved him in the Road pictures with Bob Hope.(y)

[utmom2008]

Was it a secret or just unaware ? No one said it was a secret ,just no one thought about it one way or another .
No one was interested in Elvis Presley or thought anything about him.
Their last name wasn't Presley and they were interested in Sinatra, and/or some of the very old country music.
Now, had some been related to some of them, it might have been different. ;)

So...that's your story and you are sticking to it? That not a single soul in your family gave a rats's patoot that Elvis Presley was a relative?? They would have preferred Porter Waggoner?? Or Dolly Parton? Keep looking....you obviously have a family loaded with famous folks.:supriced::supriced::lol:

[4THEHEART]

Hey Insane.!!.that's interesting and I love Bing's voice and singing style..:);)and I have quite a few albums of him..
Liana!!:)so you have a hope..well considering Turkey is Greece's neighbour..well maybe I can hope too..:blush::lol: kidding kids..afterall,we all feel close enough to that warm hearted man, don't we..:hug:

[MojoElvis]

I do wonder, though, if any actual relations are on here ... or are some just big-noting themselves?

Like I said, if you're in here people ... let's hear from you! (y)

I'm related to the woman who used to live next to him by Graceland that's it.

I know of one "big-nothing" on here

[MojoElvis]

Bing was a great singer and sold millions of records in his 50 something year career. I loved him in the Road pictures with Bob Hope.(y)

My all time favorite was, "Road To Morocco". and boy can Bing Sing!
Did you know that his son was in a movie with Elvis?
He was in ,"Girl Happy" his name was, Gary Crosby.
He was the blond bass player, Funny actor too at least I thought he was.

[presley31]

Was it a secret or just unaware ? No one said it was a secret ,just no one thought about it one way or another .
No one was interested in Elvis Presley or thought anything about him.
Their last name wasn't Presley and they were interested in Sinatra, and/or some of the very old country music.
Now, had some been related to some of them, it might have been different. ;)

I didn't ask them their reasons for not knowing. I don't know a lot of my relatives and am not interested in finding them. I'm also related to one of our presidents; but I could care less .
I suppose you know all yours ? If so, good for you .
I'm not a genelogy buff in the least and as far as I'm concerned ; I look at myself as more of a fan than a relative.
I never knew him.

Oprah might be a possibility . I like Oprah . might look her up.

l see where you coming from, l may not be related to famous people, but my life was like unsolved mysteries, took me years to find out the turth on things.

[TotallyInsane]

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-11/896080/Bing.jpg

Here's my cuz...somewhere down the line!!

[MissyM]

I have some home movies of the family. (no Elvis in them) But they were 8mm transfered to disk. I wanted to pull some off as stills but can't figure out how. I really don't want to buy an expensive program to do it. Are there people I can pay to have it done?

[cameron]

l see where you coming from, l may not be related to famous people, but my life was like unsolved mysteries, took me years to find out the turth on things.

That's right, Jen.
I never knew my dad until the last few years of his life.
Don't remember being bitter, just confused.
Finally, my sense of humor took over, because I found out before they told me.
I let them have their "little secrets". ;)

I never met my older siblings, but met my younger ones.
They're one of the reasons I finally went back to Graceland .
We had a great time !! (y)

[KPM]

My all time favorite was, "Road To Morocco". and boy can Bing Sing!
Did you know that his son was in a movie with Elvis?
He was in ,"Girl Happy" his name was, Gary Crosby.
He was the blond bass player, Funny actor too at least I thought he was.
I liked the "Road to Utopia" and the last Road picture-"Road To Hong Kong"
Yes Gary also did a "Twilight Zone" episode in the 60s he played a rock and roll singer who enters the "Twilight Zone". He sang in a group in the 40s into the 60s with his brothers as "The Crosby Brothers" He had a few records released in the 50's on his own and a duet or 2 with his Dad. He also wrote the autobiography "Going My Own Way" which was not to complimentary to his Dad.

[Getlo]

Bing was a great singer and sold millions of records in his 50 something year career.

In between beating the living crap out of his kids, of course. ;)

Interesting trivia: Bing gave his final US concert on August 16th, 1977 (in Concord, California).

[LianaKaralivanou]

Hey Insane.!!.that's interesting and I love Bing's voice and singing style..:);)and I have quite a few albums of him..
Liana!!:)so you have a hope..well considering Turkey is Greece's neighbour..well maybe I can hope too..:blush::lol: kidding kids..afterall,we all feel close enough to that warm hearted man, don't we..:hug:

:D Exactly! We neighbours must stick together! You go search your family tree and I'll search mine. If you find anything, just let me know. Hope never dies! But you're right. We all feel close to Elvis. He's like family to us anyway. So, everything is fine!! (y)

[KPM]

In between beating the living crap out of his kids, of course. ;)
Interesting trivia: Bing gave his final US concert on August 16th, 1977 (in Concord, California).
He was very hard according to most his first set of kids, the two twins killed themselves by self inflicted gunshots. (years apart) His second family including Mary Crosby (who shot JR on Dallas) say he was a good father so he must have mellowed as he aged.
Here is quote atributed to Bing about Elvis in the bio "The Hollow Man"

Vern Taylor, who accompanied Portland, Oregon, radio celebrity and Crosby fan John Salisbury to Hillsborough for an interview with Bing in the fall of 1975 describes how Salisbury tossed names at Bing for comment as he taped the interview for a broadcast. Bing spoke glowingly of Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Connie Boswell and the like, but when Salisbury mentioned Elvis Presley, Taylor said that Bing's blue eyes suddenly went cold and he said, "He [Presley] never contributed a **** thing to music!"
Taylor says that Salisbury was startled by Bing's pronouncement and that he was momentarily non-plussed. "Elvis?" Salisbury said. "Elvis Presley?"

"No," Bing said. "He was successful -- hard to account for. Oh, he sings well enough, I suppose." (page 221-222)

[ksimms2]

He was very hard according to most his first set of kids, the two twins killed themselves by self inflicted gunshots. (years apart) His second family including Mary Crosby (who shot JR on Dallas) say he was a good father so he must have mellowed as he aged.
Here is quote atributed to Bing about Elvis in the bio "The Hollow Man"

Vern Taylor, who accompanied Portland, Oregon, radio celebrity and Crosby fan John Salisbury to Hillsborough for an interview with Bing in the fall of 1975 describes how Salisbury tossed names at Bing for comment as he taped the interview for a broadcast. Bing spoke glowingly of Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Connie Boswell and the like, but when Salisbury mentioned Elvis Presley, Taylor said that Bing's blue eyes suddenly went cold and he said, "He [Presley] never contributed a **** thing to music!"
Taylor says that Salisbury was startled by Bing's pronouncement and that he was momentarily non-plussed. "Elvis?" Salisbury said. "Elvis Presley?"

"No," Bing said. "He was successful -- hard to account for. Oh, he sings well enough, I suppose." (page 221-222)


I suppose.......what is he CRAZY? Jealous maybe? Man...I am a Bing Crosby fan myself - but that's just crazy talk. Who is more famous than who in death? Anyone have any numbers?

[utmom2008]

He was very hard according to most his first set of kids, the two twins killed themselves by self inflicted gunshots. (years apart) His second family including Mary Crosby (who shot JR on Dallas) say he was a good father so he must have mellowed as he aged.
Here is quote atributed to Bing about Elvis in the bio "The Hollow Man"

Vern Taylor, who accompanied Portland, Oregon, radio celebrity and Crosby fan John Salisbury to Hillsborough for an interview with Bing in the fall of 1975 describes how Salisbury tossed names at Bing for comment as he taped the interview for a broadcast. Bing spoke glowingly of Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Connie Boswell and the like, but when Salisbury mentioned Elvis Presley, Taylor said that Bing's blue eyes suddenly went cold and he said, "He [Presley] never contributed a **** thing to music!"
Taylor says that Salisbury was startled by Bing's pronouncement and that he was momentarily non-plussed. "Elvis?" Salisbury said. "Elvis Presley?"

"No," Bing said. "He was successful -- hard to account for. Oh, he sings well enough, I suppose." (page 221-222)

Senility is never an attractive trait.;);)

[KPM]

Senility is never an attractive trait.;);)
In all fairness to Bing I have also read that was not his exact quote- but thats the way they it appears in the book. So I want to think maybe he was misquoted, or they twisted it some to juice the book up. But if its true it shows he may not have thought much of Elvis.

[4THEHEART]

yes, I always hear these kinda things about Mr Crosby and he sure had difficulty about accepting how big Elvis was ;)but all I care is Bing's voice at the end. he sang very good.Hey! once again, we see Elvis was a whole package of good things ..talent,looks and a wonderful heart and lots of good qualities..so unreal for some people to believe,for sure...

[Getlo]

In all fairness to Bing I have also read that was not his exact quote-.

And, IIRC, Bing said it much earlier than '75 too. But, like Frank, he came around. Bing gave an interview the day Elvis died and spoke well of him.

[KPM]

And, IIRC, Bing said it much earlier than '75 too. But, like Frank, he came around. Bing gave an interview the day Elvis died and spoke well of him.
Thats the date they give in the book for the interview, but I have read elsewhere it was 72 or 73.

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

To be fair about Bing, I guess its horses for courses. You can't like everyone :lol:

[KPM]

To be fair about Bing, I guess its horses for courses. You can't like everyone :lol:
So true, if everyone liked exactly the same things we would not be human -we'd be clones.;)