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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 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 · June 30, 2022. © Warner Bros/Everett Collection. In 1963, Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley’s audacious manager who had gotten his start selling candy apples in carnivals, read in the paper...
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Feb 24, 2012 · Colonel Tom Parker, who managed Elvis Presley to global fame, was born in the Netherlands and had a criminal record in the U.S. Army. He hid his true identity and origins for decades, even from his own family.
Jun 25, 2022 · Alanna Nash, author of "The Colonel: The Extraordinary Story of Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley", reviews the movie "Elvis" and its portrayal of the manager-artist relationship. She reveals the truth and lies about Parker's accent, gambling, and motives in the film.
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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...
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.
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