With no touring or public appearances to be made, Parker was able to keep costs to a minimum. The claim of Parker's Dutch heritage was publicly confirmed when Parker unsuccessfully tried to avert a lawsuit brought against him in 1982 by asserting in open court that he was a Dutch citizen. Austin had spent much of his fortune on partying, cars, mansions, and women, and his popularity had been eclipsed by other singers, such as Bing Crosby. "[56] Almost immediately, before even visiting Graceland, Parker traveled to New York City to meet with merchandising associates and executives with RCA Records, instructing them to prepare for a huge demand in Presley products. [4] From about 1931 until 1938, he worked as a "carny" with Royal American Shows. [69] In October 1990, Parker married Loanne Miller, his secretary since 1972. He was punished with solitary confinement, from which he emerged with a psychosis that led to him spending two months in a mental hospital,[4] and he was discharged from the Army because of his mental condition. Parker found ways to market Elvis through merchandise, TV appearances, and films, always working in some kind of cross-promotion to make more money off the endeavor. [15] RCA made it clear it were unwilling to go above $25,000 for a practically unknown singer,[15] but Parker persuaded them that Presley was no ordinary unknown singer. [55] Although Parker publicly denied these claims, he had been in talks with Peter Grant, the manager of Led Zeppelin, about the possibility of him overseeing a European tour for Presley. [4][5] Tual, once appointed as Lisa Marie's guardian ad litem, chose to investigate the entire period of Parker's management of Presley; his preliminary finding was that Parker's management deal of 50% was extortionate compared to the industry average of 1520%. [33] Parker, on the other hand, was fully aware that any special treatment given to Presley would instantly be used against him in the media and by those who disliked his style of music. In November, Parker and Snow persuaded RCA to buy Presley out from Sun for $40,000, and on November 21, Presley's contract was officially transferred from Sun Records to RCA Victor. [16] Remembering his previous experience with Sands, Sholes dismissed Sands as a viable replacement for Presley.[16]. But according to Alanna. The actor has talked about the project, what drew him to it, and how he felt about the overall story. [18] Neal was struggling at the time to accommodate his new client's success, and in February 1955, following a meeting with Parker, Presley agreed to let Parker take some control of future bookings and promotions. [4] At age 17, he first displayed signs of wanting to run away to the United States to "make his fortune". Colonel Parker died in 1997 in Las Vegas after suffering a stroke at 87 years old, outliving Elvis by 20 years. Parker remained Elvis' manager until Presley's death in 1977. His Dutch birthplace and immigrant status were not revealed for many years. Parker made his last public appearances in 1994. Mourners recall being surprised at his wearing a Hawaiian shirt and baseball cap, smoking his trademark cigar, and purposely avoiding the casket. But according to IMDb, it was because Elvis just didn't like dealing with confrontation. Parker held another press conference on September 4, 1972, in Las Vegas to confirm that the concert, now titled Aloha from Hawaii, would be broadcast on January 14, 1973. The Tom Hanks Tom Parker portrayal was certainly a different type of role for the actor, who is known for taking on characters like the sunny Mr. Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. [35] He sent Presley's friends to keep him company, arranged for business associates to watch over him while they were working in Europe, and kept in regular contact with him. Stories of managerial terrorism abound in music history. After a heated argument between the two, Presley told Parker he was fired. However, the tide wasn't actually changed until a 1968 TV special, produced by Scott Binder, put Elvis the singer back on top, while simultaneously showing the Colonel how close he was to losing the singer to another producer. [26] With over 78 different possibilities, from charm bracelets to record players, Presley merchandise brought in $22 million by the end of 1956. Inc.[4] However, because Parker was still entitled to 50% of all Presley's income, and after taxes were taken off, the overall amount going towards the upkeep of the estate was less than $1 million a year.[4]. February 27, 2023 . A carnival worker by background, Parker moved into music promotion in 1938, working with one of the first popular crooners, Gene Austin, and then country music singers Eddy Arnold, Hank Snow, and Tommy Sands in his early career. [56], In September 1978, shortly after the first anniversary of Presley's death, Parker arranged a fan festival, Always Elvis, where he, Vernon, and Presley's ex-wife Priscilla, dedicated a bronze statue of him in the lobby of the Las Vegas Hilton. [4] After a lifetime that saw him earn in excess of $100 million, Parker's estate was worth barely $1 million when he died. He claimed Parker negotiated side deals with RCA that defrauded Presley of $2.8 million. [41] With Priscilla's father dropping heavy hints, and fear that their relationship might become public beforehand, Parker persuaded Presley that he should make an "honest woman" of her in the very near future. The Elvis manager certainly had some unethical practices when it came to the King of Rock n Roll, and many were shocked upon viewing the film to find out that this was the case. [48] The press were told that an audience of one billion was expected to tune in to see the "first entertainment special to be broadcast live around the world",[48] although Parker had not taken into account the fact that many countries, including parts of Europe and America, would not see the concert live due to the time of the broadcast. Coupled with the fact that the character of Tom Hanks' Tom Parker isn't his usual role, and Hanks was eager to play the part. [44] The tours were so popular and financially successful that they determined Presley's workload for the remainder of his life and career. A proud father, a combat veteran, dog lover, gym rat, coffee enthusiast and all around equal opportunity doughnut devourer, you can follow his daily exploits on Twitter and Instagram, as well as YouTube Videos on The Arctic Ninja Network. Tom Parker wasn't a household name before Elvis, but it's clear that after the biopic, it soon will be. After his Army hitch, he had him stop making personal appearances, and limited his public exposure to three sappy movies a year. [52] After nearly two weeks of trading insults back and forth, Parker and Presley decided to continue to work together. [26] Parker, with his 25% share of profits, found ways to make money from his artist that other managers before him had never thought of. He had expressed interest in making films when he first met Parker, and now Parker was working to make that happen. [67] As Parker's management career began to take off, Marie became more of a housewife, although she would occasionally travel with him to various parts of the country. [64] In 1993, in one of his last media appearances, Parker appeared in a television interview with Dutch TV director Jorrit van der Kooi where they spoke to each other in Dutch about the Netherlands and about Elvis Presley's life and career. [9] He began to build up a list of contacts that would prove valuable in later years. The "Colonel" badly mismanaged Elvis. [16] Sholes showed little interest in Sands, but promised that he would attempt to find songs Sands might be able to record. [5] Parker countersued. [10] Parker later said that at times they had had to live on as little as $1 a week (US$20 in 2021 dollars). [4], In The Colonel, her 2003 biography of Parker, Alanna Nash wrote that Parker may have been a suspect or a person of interest in an unsolved murder case in Breda. You're going to be a star.'"[71]. Phillips told them to make a separate deal with Elvis. [4] It is believed that Parker lost at least $1 million a year from gambling. Dutch-born US musical entrepreneur (19091997). Parker was looking ahead when he persuaded Presley to sign up as a Soldier. [50] Presley's main doctor, George C. Nichopoulos, would often replace Presley's medication with placebos in an attempt to wean him off the drugs. Elvis and the Colonel worked to change his overall image in the wake of the backlash from his critics, who frequently deemed him offensive. What's amazing is this, after Elvis' death, Parker is said to have owed $30 million in gambling debts to the Las Vegas Hilton. 1. Parker's main role during these tours was to plan the logistics and make sure tickets were sold. [16] In the drama, the role of Sands was portrayed as a "twisted psychopath". According to Presley's friend, Jerry Schilling, Presley was excited about the opportunity to take on a new challenge. Colonel Tom Parker was a carnival barker, a con man, an inveterate gambler Parker earned and stole from Elvis over 100 million dollars as Elvis manager. In an interview (via Entertainment Weekly), Hanks broke down why he took the part, "Baz said, 'There would've been no Colonel Tom Parker without Elvis. However, Parker claimed that his issue with overseas performances was over security issues, as well as poor venues not suitable for the star's stature. In particular, Hanks was looking forward to taking part in a fresh look at the story, as the tale of Elvis is well-known enough to garner fatigue. This proved very lucrative, especially when the single for Presley's first film, Love Me Tender, sold over one million copies in advance sales. In 1983, he was paid $2 million dollars in an out-of-court settlement, which had him turn over any and all audio and video recordings he had of Elvis and terminated his involvement in any Elvis-related earnings for five years. The contract, dated July 12, 1954, eight days after their first recording session, was signed by Presley and his parents. [5] The case against Parker was settled out of court in 1983, with the estate paying him $2 million ($5,441,363 in 2021 dollars[11])[5] in exchange for all Presley audio recordings or visual images that he owned[4] and the termination of his involvement in any Presley related earnings for five years. [67] It is also recorded that Marie did not divorce her second husband until 1936, and her brother, Bitsy, recalled no ceremony of marriage between Parker and Marie. Despite the fact that no one is certain what actually happened on that tragic day in 1977, it is clear that Colonel Parker had a significant impact on the singer's life and death. He died in 1997 at the age of 87. [68] Marie died on November 25, 1986, of a chronic brain syndrome at age 78. He also became friendly with the estate again, attending special ceremonies and events in Memphis, invited by Priscilla. What happened to the Colonel who managed Elvis? 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Parker's response: "That's not true at all. Parker served two years in the 64th Coast Artillery (United States), at Fort Shafter, in Hawaii, and shortly afterwards re-enlisted at Fort Barrancas, Florida. PIONEERING EARLY MANAGEMENT That never happenedElvis died not knowing of Parker's illegal statusbut he would have had . And now I need to locate my wallet, because I noticed there was no ticket booth on the way in here, but I'm sure that the Colonel must have arranged for some toll on the way out. After Elvis's drug-related death in 1977, Parker virtually retired and only occasionally emerged to defend his role as Presley's mentor. [33] He also realized that it would be a great opportunity to promote Presley by having the media witness his induction day, including the Army haircut that would see the most famous hair style in the world destroyed.[33]. [36] If Parker had had any doubts about his return, they were soon gone when he witnessed the turnout along the route. In 1994, following the marriage of Lisa Marie and Michael Jackson, Parker stated that Presley would not have approved. He died of complications from the stroke[72] the following morning at a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada, at age 87. [33] Presley had wanted to join Special Services, allowing him the opportunity to perform while at the same time getting an easier ride than other soldiers. It was in 1948 that Parker pulled off one of his most inspired "snow-jobs" when he persuaded Jimmie Davis, former country-singer turned Governor of Louisiana, to grant him the honorary title of "Colonel". But, after he gave a detailed invoice to Elvis, the star realized he couldn't pay Parker, so they continued collaborating. [14] In 1945, Parker became Arnold's full-time manager, signing a contract for 25% of his earnings. [41] Frank Sinatra had married Mia Farrow in 1966, and it had produced enough publicity for Parker to sit up and take notice. Hanks retains all of these qualities in his performance, including the adoption of prosthetics to help look more like the controversial Parker. Parker, who was born in the Netherlands, entered the United States illegally when he was 20 years old. God, yes! Presley had a singing style different from the current trend, and Parker was immediately interested in the future of this musical style. [67] According to interviews given by Parker to the Associated Press many years later, he and Marie were married in Tampa, Florida, during the winter of 1932,[67] but the Florida Office of Vital Statistics had no record of such a marriage any time between 1927 and 1946. Elvis didn't really fire Colonel Parker on stage in Vegas. [50] However, it wasn't long before Presley was able to find other doctors to meet his demands. With this the fake Americanisation of Dries van Kuijk was complete. "[40], Presley had to do no more than provide RCA Victor with three albums a year,[37] and his film soundtracks did that for him. [48], Aloha from Hawaii proved to be the last great moment in Presley's career. While the . [55] As with all the talk about Presley touring overseas, Parker never followed through with the deal. [60] On the surface, however, relations between the two were as good as ever, with Parker helping the Hilton to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Presley's death. I wanted to punch him in the face. What happened to Colonel Tom Parker after Elvis died? And when he said that, I said, 'Oh, well, okay, now that's brand new.". [11][10], Parker first became involved in the music industry as a music promoter in 1938, working with the popular singer Gene Austin. "A couple times he set me up in the Elvis Presley suite on top of the Hilton, and I would go play Elvis for a week One night we were at the crap table together and he rubbed my head for luck. [29] While Presley was a hit among the youth of America, the middle-aged audiences found him an oddity. [citation needed], When Presley died on August 16, 1977, one day before he was due to go out on tour, some accounts suggest Parker acted as if nothing had happened. Their instincts were proven right; the TV special proved an enormous hit, and the album that was released featuring performances from the special became a best-seller, but the comeback special was interrupted when Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on June 5, 1968. [8], In May 1929, Van Kuijk returned to the United States at age 19, finding work with carnivals due to his previous experience in the Netherlands. During this part of Presley's career, Parker and Presley agreed to a 50/50 "partnership", which, with Parker controlling merchandising and other non-music related items, resulted in Parker earning more than his client. [49] The album was released simultaneously around the world, and went to number 1 on the US charts, the first Presley album to do so since the Roustabout soundtrack, in 1964. [16] Parker had intended to mold Sands into the next Roy Rogers, but Sands had no interest in such a plan. Before getting into the relationship between the King and his manager, a quick crash course in the pre-Elvis life of Colonel Tom Parker is in order and hoo boy, what a life it was. [4] He would often spend 1214 hours at a time gambling in the casinos, betting large sums. By 1980, the cost of running the estate was estimated to be as much as $500,000 a year. All in all, the manager was known for some appalling behavior towards his star client, and Elvis tries its best to portray that accurately. Inc, to control Presley merchandise and keep a steady income supporting his estate. [57], Parker set out to protect his future income. Second, for a movie about a musician, Elvis also didn't receive any music nominations at the Oscars. This is because Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker, had previously arranged a deal to sell those to RCA for $5.4 million, out of which only $1.35 million went to Elvis after Parker's 50% fee and income taxes. [53] Yet, despite Presley's eagerness to do the shows, Parker again turned them down. Frequently photographed with Presley, Parker became a celebrity in his . [52] In Las Vegas, he was starting to appear drugged on stage, slurring his words and forgetting song lyrics. Presley was never one to stand up against Parker, but he knew that this TV show was his one chance at a true comeback, and with Binder backing him, Presley told Parker he was doing it "Binder's way". [35] Parker had declined to travel to Europe, denying that he spoke any language other than English. (Elvis), Tom Hanks (Colonel Tom Parker), Olivia DeJonge (Priscilla) and other actors will also be on . [41] Selling it to RCA for $24,000 ($200,443 in 2021 dollars[11]), it was used to promote Presley's latest film, Frankie & Johnny. [50] In later years, several of Presley's inner circle would tell of how difficult it was to persuade Presley to quit the drugs. Colonel Tom Parker, as played by Tom Hanks in Elvis, was the controversial manager of singer Elvis Presley (played by Austin Butler) with a mysterious past who had a key role in both The King's success and downfall. [26] He had even come up with the idea to market "I Hate Elvis" badges. In early 1929, a 23-year-old newlywed woman, Anna van den Enden, was found beaten to death in the living quarters behind a greengrocer store. [60] In 1993, interest in Presley's enduring legend, interest that is sometimes notable for its obsessiveness, provoked Parker to remark: "I don't think I exploited Elvis as much as he's being exploited today. The document that was signed on November 21 pertained to the record label transfer. On March 26, 1956, after Presley's management contract with Neal expired, Presley signed a contract with Parker that made him his exclusive representative. [52] Parker was furious, and he stormed into Presley's dressing room after the show to confront him. Colonel Tom Parker, as played by Tom Hanks in Elvis, was the controversial manager of singer Elvis Presley (played by Austin Butler) with a mysterious past who had a key role in both The King's . In later years, Parker's influence waned, but he continued in his management role until Presley's death in 1977. He then did the unthinkable, convincing Elvis' father, Vernon, to sign over control of Elvis' movie and singing "career" to him. Presley's career stagnated while artists like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and The Beach Boys dominated the charts. [7] As a boy, he worked as a barker at carnivals in his hometown, learning many of the skills that he would require later while working in the entertainment industry. He also assisted Jimmie Davis' campaign to become Governor of Louisiana. [1][4], At age 15, Van Kuijk moved to Rotterdam, gaining employment on boats in the port town. The Colonel seized on the moment and put Elvis back on tour, eventually settling on a residency in Las Vegas and a non-stop barrage of venues and recordings that took the singer to the brink, as he deteriorated into a mockery of his former self. He arranged for a screen test with Paramount Pictures, and after impressing them with Presley's acting ability, Presley was signed to a seven-picture contract. [65] Unbeknown to Parker at the time, she had a second son from her first marriage, but had given him up for adoption at birth due to his disability (a club foot). He also pocketed some $6 million on a deal for Elvis'. The Amazing Comeback Of Colonel Tom Parker "Colonel Tom Parker managed Elvis Presley's career from 1955 to 1977. Frank Sinatra, who had declared Presley a rock and roll disgrace in the 1950s, was keen to have him appear on his show. After the Sinatra special, Parker decided that Presley's future lay in Hollywood. [15] Parker and Snow eventually formed Hank Snow Enterprises and Jamboree Attractions, a successful promotional outfit for up-and-coming country singers. Never one to miss an opportunity to make money off of his prized client, Colonel Tom Parker jumped on Elvis' death as a marketing cash grab. A gambling, circus- and cigar-loving illegal immigrant: that's who created the buzz behind the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley.Colonel Tom Parker was the one person you'd see at . [35] He was reportedly afraid that Presley would realize that there were other managers available prepared to sign contracts that did not require as much as 25% of his earnings. [18] When the contract expired, the Memphis radio personality Bob Neal stepped in and made a deal with Phillips to become Presley's manager. [65] Marie was one of six children,[65] had been married twice before, and had a son from her first marriage. Elvis picked up an impressive seven Oscar nominations. [56] Shortly afterward, he traveled to Memphis for Presley's funeral. [4], Parker had worked as a "consultant" for Hilton Hotels since Presley's death,[60] with some believing he was working to pay off debts owed to the casino from his gambling during Presley's performances there. [44] These live performances, as well as being financially satisfying, also allowed Parker to fulfill Presley's recording contract with RCA Victor. [67] Author Alanna Nash has suggested that the couple may have simply placed their hands on a Bible and given themselves a "carny wedding".[67]. Both Priscilla and Jerry said he was a lovely man". [60] However, he did occasionally bother them by criticizing some decisions. In 1968, he was asked in an interview if it was true that he took fifty percent of everything Elvis earned. He attended Elvis funeral dressed in a Hawaiian shirt and baseball cap, avoiding any display of emotion. Presley's acting career was originally intended to be a serious one, but after seeing a chance to cross-promote singles and albums with the films, Parker persuaded Presley to sing in his films. Elvis died of a heart attack aged 42 on August 16 1977. [16] He arranged live appearances and became something of a father figure to the then-15-year-old Sands. [54], In July 1976, three of Presley's personal bodyguards and members of the "Memphis Mafia", Robert Gene "Red" West, his cousin Sonny West and David Hebler, were fired by Vernon Presley and decided to write a tell-all book about their life in his inner circle, Elvis: What Happened? [40] These deals were sometimes so harsh on the studios that it led producer Hal Wallis to state: "I'd rather try and close a deal with the Devil. In 1958, Parker encouraged Elvis to voluntarily enlist in the Army (part of Elvis' true story) after he received a draft notice and serve a two-year stint as a regular soldier, showing the world that he was just like any average American. Guralnick, Peter (1994). [4][5] Parker's final years were spent living in Las Vegas, in increasingly poor health before his death in 1997. [46] Parker had also decided that it was time for Presley to return to New York, and had arranged for him to perform at Madison Square Garden in June. [14] Parker served in the peacetime army as a precondition for taking advantage of that stipulation, but he never subsequently applied to become a citizen. [41], On January 2, 1967, Parker re-negotiated his managerial/agent contract with Presley, persuading him to increase Parker's share from 25% to 50% on certain transactions. [53] Streisand's production company, First Artists, offered Presley a salary of $500,000 ($2,517,934 in 2021 dollars[11]) and 10% of the profits. Tom Hanks' portrayal of Elvis' manager Colonel Tom Parker in the 2022 biopic created controversy - here's the true story behind Hanks' Tom Parker. Parker was also afraid that any attempt to block Presley from being drafted would result in a more detailed look into his own service record. [72], His funeral was held at the Hilton Hotel and was attended by a handful of friends and former associates, including Eddy Arnold and Sam Phillips. He said 'Did I really?' Elvis had gone to the home of an employee he liked, whose wife was dying from cancer, and Hilton terminated the employee because of a rule banning any contact between employees and hotel talent . 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