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Joe Esposito Around 2004

From Chandra J – Mr. Pop – Col. Tom Parker was Elvis Presley’s right arm but there was another guy who, you could say, was his left arm. Who was he?

Mr. Pop History – It was Elvis aide Joe Esposito, who was also said to be the singer’s best friend and confidant. Both had met in the army and as soon as he was discharged, went to work with Presley and became his road manager. And, he was best man when Elvis married Presilla in 1967. Esposito lived in Presley’s Graceland mansion for years. After Elvis’ death in 1977, Esposito tried to make a go at a limousine business, but it didn’t last.

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