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Thomas Andrew Parker (born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk; June 26, 1909 – January 21, 1997), commonly known as Colonel Parker, was a Dutch-American musical entrepreneur. He was best known as the talent manager of Elvis Presley.
Apr 16, 2018 · Learn about Colonel Tom Parker, the controversial manager of Elvis Presley who turned him into a rock superstar. Find out his mysterious origins, his military record, his financial dealings and his final years.
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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Jul 15, 2020 · Learn how Colonel Tom Parker, a Dutch immigrant and former circus worker, became the manager and mentor of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'N' Roll. Discover how he shaped Presley's career, earnings and legacy, and how their relationship was complex and controversial.
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.
Jun 23, 2022 · Alanna Nash, author of The Colonel: The Extraordinary Story of Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley, shares her passion and insights into the life of Elvis' mysterious manager. Learn about his background, his relationship with Elvis, and his legacy in this candid conversation.
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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 Hospital in Las...
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