www.breitbart.com- Lamar Fike, a member of Elvis Presley's famed inner circle called the "Memphis Mafia" who had a long career in the music industry has died. He was 75.
James Fike says his father held various roles with Presley, including lighting director, bodyguard and managing Presley's music publishing group. He says his father continued to work in the music business after Presley's death.
Fike was among five members of the group dubbed the "Memphis Mafia" who incorporated the name in the early 1990s.
The Memphis Mafia was like the original entourage. They worked, lived, and partied with Elvis and were constantly around him from the early 60's until his 1977 death, while on the toilet. They were the ultimate yes men. While Elvis' life spiraled out of control from drug abuse, overeating, and bizarre behavior, the Memphis Mafia was there to make sure nobody called him out on it.
Being in the Memphis Mafia would've been great. Those guys did whatever the hell they wanted: partying, banging groupies, shooting things, flying to Denver on a whim for massive sandwiches. Those guys had it all. Sure, once Elvis died, they were pretty much fucked, but it was fun while it lasted, right?. At least one member of the Memphis Mafia did alright, though. Member Red West played Red Webster in "Roadhouse."
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