Joe Esposito (author) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Joe Esposito
Joe Esposito 2013 on stage at 12th European Elvis Festival in Bad Nauheim
Born	Joseph Carmine Esposito January 22, 1938 Chicago, Illinois, US
Died	November 23, 2016(2016-11-23) (aged 78) Calabasas, California, US
Spouse(s)	Joan Kardashian Martha Gallub
Children	2 daughters with Joan 1 son with Martha

Joseph Carmine Esposito (born January 22, 1938 – died November 23, 2016) was a close friend and road manager for the famous singer Elvis Presley. After Elvis passed away, Joe wrote and published several books about his time with the King of Rock and Roll.

Joe Esposito's Life with Elvis Presley

Joe Esposito is most famous for his strong connection with Elvis Presley. They first met in 1958 while both serving in the military in West Germany. Even though they had trained at Fort Hood, Texas, they didn't become friends until they were stationed overseas. They quickly became lifelong buddies.

In 1960, Joe became Elvis's road manager and a trusted friend. He was even a co-best man at Elvis's wedding. Joe's first wife, Joanie, was also the matron of honor. Joe was a main advisor for the movie This Is Elvis. He also helped with many other projects about Elvis. People saw him as a very reliable source of information about the singer. You can even see his home videos in shows like "Elvis By the Presleys" on CBS.

Joe Esposito's Family Life

Joe Esposito had three children. He had two daughters, Debbie and Cindy, with his first wife, Joan. Joan later became part of the Kardashian family. Joe also had a son named Anthony with his second wife, Martha Gallub. Martha passed away in 2012 after a long illness. Joe Esposito died on November 23, 2016, after a year of health issues.

Books Written by Joe Esposito

After Elvis's death, Joe Esposito shared his memories in several books. These books give fans a closer look at Elvis's life.

• Elvis Intimate and Rare (1997)
• Remember Elvis (2006)
• Elvis Straight Up (2007)
• Celebrate Elvis - Volume 1 (2006)
• Celebrate Elvis - Volume 2 (2007)
• Good Rockin' Tonight - 20 years on the road with Elvis (1994)

Joe Esposito's Movie Appearances

Joe Esposito appeared in several movies, often alongside Elvis Presley. He usually had small, uncredited roles.

• Kid Galahad (1962)
• It Happened at the World's Fair (1963)
• Kissin' Cousins (1964)
• Viva Las Vegas (1964)
• Roustabout (1964)
• Spinout (1966)
• Clambake (1967)
• Stay Away, Joe (1968)
• Live a Little, Love a Little (1968)
• The Trouble with Girls (1969)
• Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970) - As himself
• Elvis on Tour (1972) - As himself
• This is Elvis (1981) - As himself (voice narration)

Images for kids

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  Joe Esposito on stage at the 12th European Elvis Festival