Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley’s manager, had a dubious background, being Dutch rather than American and stowing away on a ship. His military title of colonel was an honorary designation, not a rank. Peter Guralnick, who previously wrote a biography of Presley, has authored a book titled "The Colonel And The King," detailing Parker’s life and includes a compilation of his letters to Presley and industry insiders. Researching the book led Guralnick to reevaluate his assumptions about Parker, uncovering surprising facets of his complex character and business strategies.
Colonel Tom Parker's real identity was shrouded in fiction; he was actually from Holland and stowed away to America, never attaining U.S. citizenship.
Guralnick discovered surprising elements about Parker through letters revealing deeper insights into the colonel's relationship with Elvis and the music industry.
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