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Thomas Andrew Parker (born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk; June 26, 1909 – January 21, 1997), [1] commonly known as Colonel Parker, was a Dutch-American musical entrepreneur. He was best known as the talent manager of Elvis Presley . Biography in brief [ edit]
Jun 30, 2022 · In 1963, Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley’s audacious manager who had gotten his start selling candy apples in carnivals, read in the paper that Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s presidential...
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Apr 16, 2018 · Colonel Tom Parker managed Elvis Presley ’s career from 1955 to 1977, overseeing almost every aspect of the star’s life. A “colonel” in honorary terms only, he was a shrewd, showman-like...
Feb 24, 2012 · Learn how Tom Parker, the man who made Elvis Presley a global star, hid his true identity and origins as a Dutch immigrant and a former carnival worker. Discover how he used his mysterious past to his advantage and why he refused to tour abroad with his famous client.
Jul 15, 2020 · Colonel Tom Parker: The Man Who Made Elvis Presley a Star. While the “Jailhouse Rock” and “Hound Dog” singer was breaking hearts of fans around the country, his manager was pulling the...
Jun 24, 2022 · Learn about the true story of Colonel Tom Parker, the controversial music manager who controlled Elvis Presley's career and fortune. Discover his mysterious origins, his exploitative tactics, and his surprising legacy.
Jan 22, 1997 · Col. Tom Parker, the strict, unorthodox and controversial manager who orchestrated Elvis Presley's career from 1955 until the singer's death in 1977, died yesterday at Valley...
