Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Previously a carnival worker, Parker moved into music promotion in 1938, where he worked with popular crooners Gene Austin, and then country singers Eddy Arnold, Hank Snow, and Tommy Sands. Type of Villain Abusive Businessman Andreas van Kuijk, better known as "Colonel" Tom Parker, is the main antagonist in the 2022 movie Elvis. He said 'Well then there ain't no doubt about it. [57] Shortly afterward, he traveled to Memphis for Presley's funeral. Manager for Elvis Presley. He was punished with solitary confinement, from which he emerged with a psychosis that led to him spending two months in a mental hospital,[2] and he was discharged from the Army because of his mental condition. At the age of eighteen, he came to the United States, changed his name to Thomas Andrew Parker and joined the U.S. Army. Specifically: The services for Tom Parker were held at Palm Mortuary Downtown location, but his cremains were taken to Memphis, TN and the mortuary has no record of the exact location. There was an error deleting this problem. [35] He envisioned him as an entertainment machine, pumping out three films and soundtracks a year, until the end of the decade. "[40] Parker used the argument that Presley was his only client and he was thus earning only one fee.[40]. Colonel Tom Parker : It was at the moment that Elvis the Man was sacrificed and Elvis the God was born. Many theories for Parker's failure (or ill will) to organize a foreign tour for Presley have surfaced, including the following: Parker's refusal to allow Presley to tour abroad opened up opportunities for other American rock-and-roll musicians, such as Neil Sedaka,[56] to gain footholds there before Presley did. Alanna Nash's biography of Parker, The Colonel, claims he may have been trying to avoid passport scrutiny because he might have been a suspect in a murder in Breda. Parker was associated with Elvis throughout the musician's entire career, including music, movies, and TV specials. Parker made several attempts to have it stopped, but failed to do so. [3] However, Judge Joseph Evans, aware that Lisa Marie Presley was still a minor, appointed attorney Blanchard E. Tual to investigate Parker's management. Oops, something didn't work. [13], In early 1955, Parker became aware of a young singer named Elvis Presley. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [61] 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. COLONEL TOM PARKER: The Curious Life of Elvis Presley's Eccentric Manager User Review - Kirkus. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Parker did not appear to care if the films were good or bad but only about the profits. [2][3] Parker's final years were spent living in Las Vegas, in increasingly poor health before his death in 1997. These include the knotty wood paneling . [2] From about 1931 until 1938, he worked as a "carny" with Royal American Shows. Search above to list available cemeteries. Click here to submit your listings. During the 1960s, after many years of ill health, Marie began to display signs of dementia. [35] After that, until 1968, Presley gave no live performances, and had very little contact with his fans. Parker decided that Las Vegas was the perfect place to do it,[39] and on May 1, 1967, the couple were married in a ceremony that lasted only eight minutes and had a handful of guests. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. [35] He allowed him to perform three live shows in 1961, all charity events, two in Memphis and one in Hawaii. However, when Presley signed a recording contract with Phillips, Moore and Black were excluded from the contract. 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. This proved very lucrative, especially when the single for Presley's first film, Love Me Tender, sold over one million copies in advance sales. [41] A breakfast reception was arranged, taking place after the media got their photographs of the couple. [62], As Presley's fame grew, people became interested in Parker as well. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Parker had unknowingly backed himself into a financial corner. (One of the few photos of him without a hat!) He was based on the real individual, who had managed the career of Elvis Presley, which also unintentionally lead to his death and to Parker's downfall. [33] Parker had declined to travel to Europe, denying that he spoke any language other than English. [13] Parker and Snow eventually formed Hank Snow Enterprises and Jamboree Attractions, a successful promotional outfit for up-and-coming country singers. Parker did not wish the fans to be ripped off, and this was another reason he turned down overseas offers. [14] Sholes, remembering his previous experience with Sands, dismissed him as a viable replacement for Presley.[14]. In 1935, while travelling with a circus, Parker met and married 27-year-old Marie Francis Mott. For his part, Parker himself died with a net worth of $1 million, or roughly $1.8 million in today's money (via Dollar Times ). Oops, something didn't work. Dutch - Manager June 26, 1909 - January 21, 1997. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Why was Elvis never aware of just how much money Parker was taking out of his pocket? [19] In return for a larger financial part of the deal, Neal agreed not to renew his management contract with Presley after it expired in March 1956,[20] allowing Parker the opportunity to claim the job for himself. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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 him to sing in his films. Guralnick, Peter (1994). Try again later. Parker was uncharacteristically reluctant, prompting those close to Presley to speculate about the manager's past and the reasons for his apparent unwillingness to apply for a passport. [53] Although Parker publicly denied these claims, he had been in talks with Peter Grant, manager of Led Zeppelin, about the possibility of him overseeing a European tour for Presley. This browser does not support getting your location. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Packed with personal interviews, Dickerson's book is hugely entertaining and informative, a lasting tribute to a unique and enigmatic hustler.--Peter Grendysa "Discoveries "In this new biography of Colonel Parker, which also sheds new light on his most famous protege's life, Nashville-based music historian James Dickerson blows the lid off the career of a rock 'n' roll promoter and con man . There is a problem with your email/password. Parker was able to receive more than half of the income from the enterprise, an unprecedented figure for a music manager. Thanks for your help! [57] Other accounts suggest he slumped in his chair at his office, muttered, "Oh, dear God", and then quickly phoned Vernon Presley where Parker advised Presley's father that his son's image needed to be protected. Tom Hanks has drawn . [63], One of Parker's brothers, Adam "Ad" van Kuijk, visited Parker once in Los Angeles in April 1961. Presley's career stagnated while artists like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and The Beach Boys dominated the charts. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Manager for Elvis Presley. [33] 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 via telephone and letter. [13], A young singer, Tommy Sands, caught Parker's eye in 1952, and Parker immediately set about promoting him. The murder has never been solved. Photo of Colonel Tom PARKER and Elvis PRESLEY, with manager Colonel Tom Parker - posed, c.1956/1967 Elvis Presley greeting Col. Tom Parker on day of his exit from US Army. [37] Throughout the 1960s Parker would continually renegotiate Presley's film contracts, often paying little attention to the scripts or the concerns of his client. This page was last edited on 10 December 2022, at 09:14. We have set your language to "[50], Parker accepted that their working relationship was over, Parker telling them over the phone that Dr. Nick's services are no longer required, and demanded that Presley pay him $2 million to end their contract; money Parker claimed he was owed. [50] Angered by this outburst, Parker declared: "You can't fire me. He became Presley's agent in 1955. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Nash notes that Parker (played in the film by Tom Hanks) was an inveterate gambler dating back to his early years in the carnival business, often decamping for Hot Springs, Arkansas, or Palm . The truth about his early years was revealed in 1960 when one of Parker's sisters, Nel Dankers-van Kuijk, living in the Netherlands, recognized him in photographs standing next to Presley. When critics questioned this arrangement and that Parker was exploiting Presley for more money because of greed, Presley quipped "I could have signed with East Coast Entertainment where they take 70 percent! [46] (During Presley's career, except for a few concerts in Canada in 1957, he never performed outside the United States.) There was an error deleting this problem. [42] These live performances, as well as being financially satisfying, also allowed Parker to fulfill Presley's recording contract with RCA Victor. The Colonel was involved in Elvis' music career from very early on. Parker made his last public appearances in 1994. Dickerson (North To Canada, 1999, etc.) You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Parker briefly spoke with Presley and his entourage backstage over Presley agreeing to take two months of rest at Graceland before going back out on tour in August. [51] Parker later claimed that Presley had asked him to make the contract so demanding so that they would not offer him the part, although many of Presley's friends have contradicted Parker's statement because they had said Presley was furious at losing the role.[51]. Born in the Netherlands, Parker emigrated illegally to the United States at the age of 20. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [74], Dutch-born US musical entrepreneur (19091997), Potential tours outside of the United States. Answer (1 of 10): Because the law is written such that the accused has to be impersonating an active duty military officer. Colonel Parker remained an enigma until he passed away in the desert of Nevada. The opposing counsel responded by presenting into evidence a copy of Parker's U.S. Army enlistment form which stated, through a legal loophole, that because Parker signed his enlistment papers under his alias "Thomas Andrew Parker" and once he took the oath by swearing allegiance to the United States of America, he unofficially renounced his Dutch citizenship, although it is claimed that he died a Dutch citizen. If only Marilyn Monroe had been taken seriously as an actress, she would have realized the promise she showed in her last film, The Misfits. According to Presley's biographer Peter Guralnick, Presley and Parker "were really like, in a sense, a married couple, who started out with great love, loyalty, respect that lasted for a considerable period of time, and went through a number of stages until, towards the end of Presley's life, they should have walked away. [13] Eventually, Parker began getting more involved in music promotion again, this time for himself rather than the Society. Add to your scrapbook. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Year should not be greater than current year. [51] Seeing it as a chance to finally be taken seriously as an actor, Presley agreed to take the role if the contracts could be worked out. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. [1][2], At age 15, Van Kuijk moved to Rotterdam, gaining employment on boats in the port town. There were no witnesses to the murder and almost no clues or evidence were found, except that the killer spread pepper on and around the body before fleeing the scene of the crime in hopes that police dogs would not pick up his scent. Add to your scrapbook. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. This is a carousel with slides. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [59], Following Presley's death, Parker set up a licensing operation with Factors Etc. [8] Parker would later claim that at times they had had to live on as little as $1 a week (US$20 in 2021 dollars). RCA was eager for Presley to record in West Germany, but Parker insisted that it would ruin his reputation as a regular soldier if he was able to go into a recording studio and sing. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Meanwhile, the biggest questions, the ones this biography should have been able to address, remain unanswered. A system error has occurred. Imagine owing anyone $146.6 million dollars. [31], Presley had been showing signs of rebellion against him recently, and Parker believed that a stint in the Army would cure him of this. Manager for Elvis Presley. In January 1979, it was discovered that Presley had lost out on royalties for songs on which he had been listed as an author or composer because Parker had unwisely advised him not to sign up to ASCAP or its younger competitor, BMI. Even if we ignore the other glaring logical fallacies in the preceding argument, we cannot ignore the primary problem: its all rank conjecture, based upon a single possibility among infinite others in the vacuum of real evidence. [58], Parker set out to protect his future income. For all Dickerson knows, Parker could have paid off the doctor, or actually had a hernia (I hear theyre non-lethal), or even used the Jedi mind trick. Held at a Hilton Hotel, his funeral was attended by the likes of Sun Records boss Sam Phillips and Parker's former client . [51] Presley was beginning to consider new management, with Concerts West co-founder Tom Hulett being the clear favorite for the job. He was previously married to Loanne Miller and Marie Frances Mott. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. [52] He phoned Presley's father once to suggest taking time off, but Vernon Presley told him they couldn't afford to stop touring due to Presley's constant and lavish spending of money. The reason why Elvis enlisted in the Army ahead of the draft is the same reason he fired his original bandbecause Parker the old carny wanted to keep Elvis isolated from anyone who might convince his prize attraction that he could get a better deal with another manager. You're going to be a star.'"[72]. Their relationship was probably the most unique artist-manager relationship ever in show business, clearly one of the most successful. [69] Marie died on November 25, 1986, of a chronic brain syndrome at age 78. We have set your language to He plays Col. Tom Parker, the Dutch-born carnival barker-turned-music impresario who managed and exploited Presley for years. Years after Elvis' death, he was still making a living off his talent. I love to pay taxes. Warner Bros. Pictures. Cremated. Born in the. The writer added that when Parker enlisted in the U.S. Army he had declared that he was a Dutch citizen, making the idea he was threatened with his identity being revealed a complete fallacy. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [66] However, there is no definite proof that anything other than romance led to their marriage. Parker ultimately quashed any notions Presley had of working abroad, although Presley did not push the issue either.[55]. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Presley remembered the event as one of the worst moments of his career. In the late 1940s, he began a successful career as a music promoter. [34] If Parker had had any doubts about his return, they were soon gone when he witnessed the turnout along the route. Tom Parker was buried on April 20, 2022 after passing away on March 30, 2022. [52] Vernon also threatened to find a new manager if Parker wouldn't continue to tour Presley.[52]. "[22], With his first RCA Victor single, "Heartbreak Hotel", in 1956,[23] Presley became a recording star. [citation needed], After the success of Presley's return to live performing in Las Vegas, Parker decided it was time to take him back out on tour for the first time in 13 years. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. During this time Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis bestowed upon him the honorary title of "Colonel". This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He changed his name and claimed to have been born in the United States. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. After serving in the army, he traveled with the circus before settling in Tampa, Florida, where he worked. [13] Despite this, Phillips was not keen to let him go easily, advising Parker that he would require $40,000 (US$404,621 in 2021 dollars[9]) to secure the release of Presley's contract, a completely unheard-of sum at the time. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. And a car wash is being built in its place. Colonel Tom Parker, manager of musician Elvis Presley, pictured smoking a cigar, circa 1955. [14] Parker had intended to mold Sands into the next Roy Rogers, but Sands had no interest in such a plan. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. But this guy is like eighty years old too old to be taught the limits of racism He probably doesn't realize how horrible a thing that was to do. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [10] Despite having sold over 86 million records since 1924 and earning over $17 million, Austin's career was somewhat at a low point. The Colonel Tom Parker house has been knocked down now. Parker appeared to be in complete control during Presley's time away, but he was worried about the outside influence that Presley might come across in West Germany. Dutch-born manager Colonel Tom Parker , wearing a jacket on which is printed 'Elvis International In Person', American singer-songwriter and pianist. The life and times of Elvis Presley contain a barrage of if-onlies, as befits perhaps the largest of our latter-day myths. Dickerson subsequently suggests that Parker may have been homosexual, that the Colonel arranged Elvis' induction into the Army so as to avoid having to turn Presley's contract over to the mob to satisfy gambling debts, and, later, that Parker negotiated a 50% manager's share because he had lost his original 25% to the gaming tables of Las . Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. [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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He was born Andreas van Kuijk, a Dutch immigrant who changed his name the moment he stepped off the boat in Tampa Bay harbor but never applied for a green card. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? [39] Frank Sinatra had married Mia Farrow in 1966, and it had produced enough publicity for Parker to sit up and take notice. Breda, Breda Municipality, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. . [30], In 1957, Parker finally managed to give Tommy Sands his big break by arranging for him to audition for and star in The Singin' Idol, a drama for NBC that was loosely based on the life and career of Presley. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Try again later. [51], From 1974 onward, Presley's weight gain and prescription drug abuse became too much to be controlled. [10] He was a successful promoter, but he had his sights set on management.[10]. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Please try again later. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. "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. [31] 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.[31]. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Frank Sinatra, who had declared Presley a rock and roll disgrace in the 1950s, was keen to have him appear on his show. [68] 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. [67] Some suggested that Parker married Marie to disguise his illegal status in the United States;[66] a marriage to a U.S. citizen with a child could help him bury his past in a "ready-made family". [3] In response to this, Parker countersued. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [2][3] 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%. For a time, Parker lied about his childhood, claiming to have been born in Huntington, West Virginia, in the early 1900s to explain his Dutch accent as being a Southern accent, and to have run away from home at an early age to join a circus owned by an uncle before serving in the U.S. Army prior to his involvement with being a music manager. The dispute was settled six years after Presley's death, when he sold some master recordings of Presley to RCA for two million dollars and dropped his claims to the estate. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [73] By this point, he was a very sick man stricken with diabetes, gout, and other health problems such that he could barely leave his own house. [39] The Cadillac tour proved to be somewhat more successful than the film itself. Parker privately acknowledged his brother and even introduced him to Presley. © 2022 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. He became Presley's agent in 1955. would inform Presley of how unusual his contract with Parker was. He always said he was born in West Virginia, but it was revealed in the Sixties (by a Dutch researcher and later explored in Elvis, 1981, Albert Goldman's. [61] Part of this role resulted in Parker keeping the same fourth-floor suite he occupied when Presley was alive, but by 1984, with his gambling debts reportedly rising again, he was evicted. After serving in the army, he traveled with the circus before settling in Tampa, Florida, where he worked. The two had become almost strangers to each other, and false reports in the media suggested that Presley's contract was up for sale. Drag images here or select from your computer for Tom Colonel Tom Parker memorial. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? He managed Elvis Presley's career, turning the singer into one of the first rock superstars. Scotty Moore, Elviss original guitar player and the subject of an earlier biography by Dickerson, provides a lot of the insights here, but he is hardly an objective source, blaming Parker for drawing up a number of bad contracts that relegated him to mere session-player status. None of the rules of the relationship was operative any longer, yet neither had the courage to walk away, for a variety of reasons." Between 1969 and 1972 alone, RCA released three albums of live material. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. "[38], Presley had to do no more than provide RCA Victor with three albums a year,[35] and his film soundtracks did that for him. [27], Despite this setback, Presley was still going from strength to strength. Please try again later. [73], 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [1] Also, the term "Colonel" is both the title of a military offic. [31] 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. Tom "Colonel Tom" Parker (1909-1997) - Mmorial Find a Grave Photo demande Publicit Photo ajoute par Kevin Tom "Colonel Tom" Parker Naissance 26 Jun 1909 Breda, Breda Municipality, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands Dcs 21 Jan 1997 (g (e) de 87) Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA Spulture Palm Downtown Cemetery PURCHASED FOR BAZ LUHRMANN'S "ELVIS" MOVIE STARRING TOM HANKS AS 'THE COLONEL.Based on unprecedented, original research and interviews with insiders, this authoritative biography of Colonel Tom Parker (1909-1997), Elvis Presley's lifelong manager, includes new revelations and insights into the music industry's most notorious and mysterious manager. He was born Andreas Cornelius van Kuijk in Breda, The Netherlands. Some promoters wanted to charge fans the equivalent of $100 per ticket. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. In 1980, he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he worked as an entertainment adviser for Hilton Hotels. Following the success of Presley's Las Vegas return, Parker signed a contract with the International Hotel to guarantee Presley would play a month-long engagement for $125,000 a week (US$974,043 in 2021 dollars[9]), an unheard-of sum at the time. His critics accuse him of exploiting his most famous client, while his fans say he was the driving force behind Presley's success. With your free account at foundagrave.com, you can add your loved ones, friends, and idols to our growing database of "Deceased but not Forgotten" records. [12] With the Society in need of funds, Parker set about using his promotional experience to raise money and awareness for the shelter. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. According to several people who knew Presley at the time, the talks with Hulett got so far along that it seemed almost inevitable the deal would be done. [11] Within a year, he had the opportunity to become a legal citizen of the United States a new law allowed illegal aliens the chance to become citizens in return for their promise to fight for the country during World War II, if required. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Colonel Tom Parker's House In 1953 Parker bought a house in Madison, Tennessee, where Presley would visit and stay while recording. If only Jim Morrison hadnt ODed hed have become our greatest poet. ADVERTISEMENT. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Please enter your email and password to sign in. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He purchased all that could be removed from . The Dutch-born carny-turned-manager plucked Elvis Presley from obscurity and turned him into one of the biggest stars. The whereabouts of his cremains is unknown at this time. He realized that by keeping RCA Victor, and more importantly the public, hungry for more Presley material, he would be able to negotiate a better contract for him when he returned from active service. [12], In 1945, Parker became Arnold's full-time manager, signing a contract for 25% of the star's earnings. 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