The Elvis Conspiracy...

[franny]

This was on EIN...click on the link below...
Has anyone read this book?

franny

The Elvis Conspiracy? - out of print for years - now available:
Dick Grob's huge hardcover is finally available again to the public. The book explores the man, tells the story of his last days and gives the reader the first real insight into a world of which very few were privy. What was it like to be a part of this world behind the famous music gates in Memphis, Tennessee? What exactly happened? How do you go about planning and executing the largest funeral since President Kennedy's assassination?

The book details the events and decisions made August 16, 1977, and the days that followed. More importantly, The Elvis Conspiracy? details the players in this tragedy, the actual events which took place, narrated by someone who was there.

Thanks to the author's police background and professionalism, he was able to investigate the burning question proposed by Elvis' father and the world...."Did Elvis Have to Die?"

http://www.elvisconspiracy.com/

[Dudcowboy_1]

This is a great book! I started reading it and I never put it down almost for 2 days no lie ask my girlfriend. LOL... IT was written by Dick Grob who was head of Elvis Security in 70s. It really tells what everyone thought of Ginger Allen and what I didn't know is they record every phone call and a lot of the people in house other than Elvis didn't know. It awnsered a lot of question that night and then the days to come after his death.

Never once in book does Dick talk about anything before August 16th. It talks about August 16th and the days after. All i have to say I gave it 4 thumbs up. (My two thumbs and big toes. LOL)

Love to all,
Tim Dudley "A Tribute To Elvis Show"
http://www.geocities.com/dudcowboy_1/

[0349054]

The books full of lies, just like Grob is.

Grob lied to Elvis about his past, and lies in this books. He points the finger of blame for the call to the National Enquirer at Ginger Alden, even though there is no detailed phone record to prove this - AND - the National Enquirer have CONFIRMED a MALE called them about Elvis passing, not a FEMALE.

Grob's a con-artist and no one should believe his lies. Do your homework before jumping to conclusions. Just because something gets printed, does not mean it's the truth.

[vulcandude]

The books full of lies, just like Grob is.

Grob lied to Elvis about his past, and lies in this books. He points the finger of blame for the call to the National Enquirer at Ginger Alden, even though there is no detailed phone record to prove this - AND - the National Enquirer have CONFIRMED a MALE called them about Elvis passing, not a FEMALE.

Grob's a con-artist and no one should believe his lies. Do your homework before jumping to conclusions. Just because something gets printed, does not mean it's the truth.

If Elvis thought he was trustworthy, why would he lie? I'd believe him over the Stanleys any day.

[Dudcowboy_1]

Same here...why did Sam Thompson even say that everytime Dick would update the book he would get a copy and if he ever ended up dead he knew where to go to get book printed?

Proof is in back of book with all copy of the papers and etc... And its NATIONAL ENQUIRER when have they ever printed anything truthful or say anything truthful? LOL

Love to all,
Tim Dudley "A Tribute To Elvis Show"
http://www.geocities.com/dudcowboy_1/

[meg]

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs...8110105&Ref=AR

[elvislady]

Thanks franny intresting stuff. thanks also to meg for the link.
elvislady

[0349054]

Thanks for posting that link Meg.

Guys - I'm not here to argue with you, because Grob and his book have been proven to be lies.

Grob's "investigation" into Elvis' death.

Ginger called for help IMMEDIATELY. Al Strada was the first
one up the stairs, not Joe Esposito, who was still up at Howard Johnson's motel, and when Ginger finally came down the stairs, much later, she had her full makeup on because she never took it OFF when she slept with Elvis!


Charlie Hodge TOLD me he'd given an article to the Star, but didn't say what it was about, and told me he had a deal with them, that they'd use his name when he wanted to be quoted, and would just say "a pal" or "an insider" when he didn't. When the article came out, it was the same old repeat B.S., "She came down the stairs all made up. She'd called a friend of hers whoworked at the Enquirer."

A 20-year-old who unexpectly stumbles across a dead body is too busy p**ing her pants frozen in shock than ringing tabloid papers.

No wonder so many have remained silent all these years.

Grob lied about being a fighter pilot to Elvis for years, and continued the lie to everyone until in 2002 his local paper showed him up for being a FAKE. His book is full of lies, presumptions and half0truths.

If anyone here would like to discuss his "wonderful" book, then I welcome a debate on it - because as far as I'm concerned, and as far as the vast majority of not just Elvis's friend, but his fans, who read extensively and are knowledgeable about things like this agree, Grob is full of BS.

His claims of being head of security for Elvis is rubbish. Red & Sonny were up until 1976 and then Elvis never appointed a new head of security.


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Here ya go;


By MICHAEL D. SALLAH
BLADE NATIONAL AFFAIRS WRITER




The Lucas County Veterans Service Commission is trying to determine if Richard Grob can be prosecuted for the claims in his book, The Elvis Conspiracy?


When former Toledo policeman Richard Grob wrote a book about his days as Elvis Presley's bodyguard, he offered an impressive resume beyond protecting the king of rock n' roll: winning the Purple Heart and the Silver Star for combat bravery.

But those claims by the well-known Elvis celebrity have turned out to be bogus - prompting an investigation by a local veteran's organization.

The Lucas County Veterans Service Commission is trying to determine if Richard Grob can be prosecuted for the claims in his book, The Elvis Conspiracy?

"He ought to be ashamed for what he did. People have died for those medals," said Robert Mettler, director of the local office and a Vietnam veteran.

The inquiry began on Aug. 19 - a week after The Blade reported the discrepancies in an article about Mr. Grob, a former Air National Guard reservist who later became chief of security for Elvis Presley.

A keynote speaker at national Elvis conventions, Mr. Grob wrote in his book he was an Air Force officer who was awarded two of the nation's highest combat honors before he was eventually offered a job by Elvis Presley in 1967.

The son of a army officer killed in the Korean War, Mr. Grob compares himself to his father by writing: "I received only one silver star to his four, and only one Purple Heart to his four."

But a review of the ex-policeman's Air Force records show he dropped out of the academy after 71/2 months in 1959, and spent three years as an Air National Guard clerk and policeman in Harrisburg, Pa., and Toledo.

The records show he never served in Vietnam, and was discharged in 1964 as an airman second class - not a commissioned officer.

The 63-year-old ex-bodyguard who once walked a police beat in downtown Toledo refused to comment on the claims, which have stirred debate among veteran's groups in Toledo, where he was raised. "I'm not even going to dignify that with a response," says Mr. Grob, who now lives in Las Vegas.

Joe Esposito, one of Elvis' closest friends and a longtime member of the singer's inner circle, said Mr. Grob used to talk about his years "as a combat pilot" when they traveled on the road with Elvis from 1967 to 1977.

"Dick told all of us, including Elvis, he was a fighter pilot," Mr. Esposito told The Blade.

"He was shot down. I think Elvis was taken by that. I guess I believed it at the time. I don't know. We all were told the same thing. Dick has been saying that stuff for years."

The 1957 DeVilbiss High School graduate has been embroiled in controversy before - most recently in 1997 when he claimed to have found an unreleased recording of Elvis, a discovery that created national news.

But the record, which Mr. Grob says was signed and given to him by Elvis, was challenged by RCA - which co-owns the rights to Elvis' music - saying the voice did not belong to the legendary singer.

Mr. Grob also claimed in his 1996 book that Elvis' girlfriend, Ginger Alden, found his body on the bathroom floor the day of his death, but she never bothered to call for help right away - possibly contributing to his demise.

But a health-care expert and family friend who reviewed the 44-page autopsy report - kept secret by the family for 25 years - said Elvis died at least three hours before she found him, casting doubts she ever could have saved him.

"She was in no position to revive him," said the family friend, who asked not to be identified. "That was just wrong."

Though Mr. Grob has weathered controversy before, the military claims are being investigated by Mr. Mettler and other members of the veterans commission. He says he is also asking the U.S. attorney's office in Toledo and the U.S. Air Force to assist in the investigation.

Federal law bans anyone from impersonating an officer of any U.S. military organization - a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. But in the case of Mr. Grob, the claims are from the past.

Assistant U.S. attorney David Bauer said if the former bodyguard applied for benefits or veteran's claims using the phony information, he could be prosecuted. Lucas County Common Pleas Judge Ron Bowman, a retired army major general, said he's asking the U.S. attorney's office to investigate the matter. "This is the type of stuff that needs to be exposed," he said.

In the past decade, the backgrounds of numerous political, celebrity, and sports figures have been revealed, often costing them their careers. Former Oregon Congressman Wes Cooley, a one-term Republican, lost his seat in 1996 after it was revealed he lied about serving in the army in Korea. Toronto Blue Jays manager Tim Johnson was fired in 1999 after it was exposed that he fabricated tales of fighting in Vietnam.

Mr. Grob, who signs autographs and appears at Elvis fan events, was most recently a guest speaker at a 25th anniversary event of Elvis' death sponsored by Graceland in Memphis on Aug. 14. Two days later, he was the master of ceremonies at an event in Portland, Maine - the city where Elvis was to perform before he died.

Mr. Mettler says he investigates dozens of false claims a year by people who contend they've served in the military, or received combat recognition. But he says these claims have been the most high profile from any veteran from this area.

Ironically, Mr. Grob's father, Richard Grob, Sr., was a legitimate war hero when he died in 1951, said Mr. Mettler. "He would probably be rolling over in his grave if he knew this," he said.

Edward Vincent, commander of VFW Post 3013 in Springfield Township, said Mr. Grob "has already hung himself" by including the information in the biography of his book. "As far as I'm concerned you expose these people for who they are, and you move on."

[Diane]

Thank you Franny and Meg for the articles. This is a book I've been interested in reading. I don't know what to think of this man Dick Grob.......

[jak]

Dick Grob has been proven to be a con man many times.You just cant trust what he says.
Jak

[diamond]

When you read conflicting reports like these it makes me sad,I just dont know what to believe anymore really because not one person is telling the same story.I do however believe Elvis died on August 16th 1977 but from what.....who know's really

[meg]

When you read conflicting reports like these it makes me sad,I just dont know what to believe anymore really because not one person is telling the same story.I do however believe Elvis died on August 16th 1977 but from what.....who know's really

I think he took accidental too much pills(like before in St Louis,Memphis etc)but this time there was nobody who could help him.........

[Unchained Melody]

Dick Grob has been proven to be a con man many times.You just cant trust what he says.
Jak

I agree Jak. Imo, he's just looking for attention and is full if lies !

[Dudcowboy_1]

I have to agree with that. You can't tell, but anything coming from National Equaire I don't believe or those gossip mags. Yea, Elvis wasn't the perfect. Either am I but...if Dick is such a con-man why does 95% of sells go to charity?

[meg]

95% of sells go to charity?

Do you believe everything?

[Wendy56]

I din't know about that book. But your comments reminds me the book of Truman Capote, In Cold Blood.

[Wendy56]

95% to charity, no way ...

[Tony Trout]

I know Grob is full of B.S. but I can honestly say that reading the accounts of August 16, 1977 had me wanting to cry...I don't think you'll ever see a more truthful (or should I say 'detailed'?) account of what happened those dark days in Memphis during the time we lost Elvis and afterwards....

[Unchained Melody]

95% to charity, no way ...

Yeah I wouldn't believe that for a split second

[memphis 77]

grob was a real a..... when E.P. was touring, he really used the fans , especially if they had gifts for ELVIS , he would promise to give them to him, an example was JUDY PALMER had a gold bracelet that had an eagle on it it was 14 k and durring the detroit performance ELVIS had no banter with the audience[awful show] so at the end of the show grob was standing at the exit ab=nd jusdy went over and told him about the bracelit, GROB told her that he could and would give it to E.P.-some years later-rochester 77 low and behold GROB was wearing the bracelit, i doubt that he gave it to ELVIS and that ELVIS didn't want it and gave it to GROB, as JUDY thought- he loved jewelery and always kept the jewellery that fans gave him.