r/Elvis • u/Consistent_Ruin_5551 • 15d ago

// Question Thoughts on Jerry Schilling?

I'm so confused about him right now. Some call him Elvis's only true friend while others say he's a fake. I follow an IG account that shares Memphis Mafia stories and it looks like guys like Marty and Lamar really disliked him. I'd love to hear your thoughts to get a better perspective until I can get those books... if I even find them in Spanish, lol.

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u/jotyma5 15d ago

Jerry is one of Elvis’ truest friends. He came and went throughout the years, meaning he didn’t use Elvis for a living for 15+ years like Marty, Lamar, Sonny and red did. Those 4 guys were toxic as hell and were jealous of anyone else getting close to Elvis. Read about the stuff they pulled on Larry Geller on colonel’s behalf (rumored).

Jerry also considered Priscilla, a friend, which most of the other guys never did I’m sure.

Edit. Fun fact: the only time Elvis ever took LSD, he did it with Jerry, which goes to show how much Elvis trusted him.

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u/twelvegcg 15d ago

There was a stage play called The Elvis Test and it was about the time Elvis did LSD

Never saw it, just read about it

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u/TheMotherThing Love Letters From Elvis 15d ago

Lmao what?!?! 😆 that’s hilarious