The Colonel and the King, 9781399635301
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The untold story of Elvis and his enigmatic manager, Colonel Parker.
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The Colonel and the King

tom parker, elvis presley and the partnership that rocked the world

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  • Paperback

    752 pages

  • Release Date

    10 November 2025

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Summary

The Colonel and the King: An American Original

In early 1955, Colonel Tom Parker, manager of the top country music star, discovered an unknown Memphis teenager drawing huge crowds. He knew immediately, “We have a new boy that is absolutely going to be one of the biggest things in the business in a very short time. His name is ELVIS PRESLEY.”

The deep connection between Elvis and the Colonel has remained largely untold. Their bond was built on mutual respect and unwavering su…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781399635301
ISBN-10:1399635301
Author:Peter Guralnick
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Imprint:White Rabbit
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:752
Release Date:10 November 2025
Weight:800g
Dimensions:234mm x 153mm
About The Author

Peter Guralnick

Peter Guralnick has written extensively on American music and musicians. His other books include the acclaimed trilogy on American roots music ( Sweet Soul Music, Lost Highway and Feel Like Going Home); the biographical inquiry Searching for Robert Johnson; and biographies of both Sam Phillips (Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock ‘n’ Roll) and Sam Cooke (Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke).

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