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3 days ago · Colonel Tom Parker. 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 .
2 days ago · In 1955, drummer D. J. Fontana joined to complete the lineup of Presley's classic quartet and RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who would manage him for more than two decades.
Jun 28, 2024 · Elvis’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, played a significant role in shaping his early career. Parker arranged a deal with RCA Victor, which led to the release of the 1956 hit single Heartbreak Hotel. This song went to number one on the charts, solidifying Elvis’s status as a music sensation.
3 days ago · According to the Rolling Stone review of the album, " 'The Complete Million Dollar Session' provides a rare post-Sun glimpse of Elvis Presley momentarily free of the golden shackles of stardom and the manipulative grasp of his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. His singing, especially on the gospel numbers, is natural and relaxed, minus some of the ...
Jul 14, 2024 · Colonel Tom Parker, often reviled in his time, led the strategy from the earliest days of Elvis's career. Together, they built the most legendary partnership in show business. For the first time, Colonel Parker's story is told by an insider, Greg McDonald, who worked under Parker for years.
Jul 5, 2024 · As dramatized in a variety of movies including the 2022 smash hit Elvis, the singer - guided by his complicated manager Colonel Tom Parker - became known for his hip-thrusting dance moves and massive hit songs including "Hound Dog" and "Love Me Tender."
Jul 2, 2024 · The following is an interview with Col. Tom Parker's widow, Loanne Parker. There were absolutely no restrictions on the questions that we were able to ask of Mrs. Parker, and in this interview Loanne and Joanna spend considerable time discussing the various myths and stories surrounding the Colonel.
