[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. "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. Elvis and the Colonel were associated throughout the musician's entire career, including music, movies, and TV specials. In 1935, while travelling with a circus, Parker met and married 27-year-old Marie Francis Mott. [16], Eddy Arnold fired Parker in 1953 over Parker's growing involvement with the singer Hank Snow. 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. p. 258. [32], 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. He also became friendly with the estate again, attending special ceremonies and events in Memphis, invited by Priscilla. Parker hoped that marriage would not only boost Presley's career but also possibly tame him. [41] The Cadillac tour proved to be somewhat more successful than the film itself. And there certainly would've been no Elvis without Colonel Tom Parker.' The killing happened a few streets from where the Van Kuijk family lived, and Parker had been hired to make deliveries from this and other grocery stores in the area. The actor has talked about the project, what drew him to it, and how he felt about the overall story. [citation needed], For the remainder of Presley's life, Parker saw little of him. On top of that, Parker found venue upon venue for Elvis to perform in, be it recording studios, Hollywood films, TV specials, and even satellite broadcasts, immersing the artist into the cultural zeitgeist while keeping him landlocked in North America. 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. His death certificate lists his birth name as Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk, his country of birth as the Netherlands, and his citizenship as American. He also pocketed some $6 million on a deal for Elvis'. Hanks said, "I was anticipating hearing horror stories about this venal, cheap crook. After a heated argument between the two, Presley told Parker he was fired. [53] According to Parker himself, he did privately attempt to talk to his client a number of times about the matter, but allegedly every time Parker casually told Presley to quit or at least tone it down with the pill popping and binge eating, Presley would respond by telling Parker to stay out of his personal business. But according to Alanna. [1][4], At age 15, Van Kuijk moved to Rotterdam, gaining employment on boats in the port town. [17] In the beginning, Presley, Moore, and the bassist Bill Black were a trio, the Blue Moon Boys. However, other friends and members of Presley's entourage have stood by the suggestion that Parker didn't want to admit there was such a problem because he didn't know how to deal with it, and he was also worried about any negative publicity it would create. You read that right, $146.6 million dollars. The contract, dated July 12, 1954, eight days after their first recording session, was signed by Presley and his parents. [15] The rank was honorary, since Louisiana had no organized militia, but Parker used the title throughout his life, becoming known simply as "the Colonel" to many acquaintances. Both Priscilla and Jerry said he was a lovely man". "[52], 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. 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. [55] As with all the talk about Presley touring overseas, Parker never followed through with the deal. [53], From 1974 onward, Presley's weight gain and prescription drug abuse became too much to be controlled. 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. [56] 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. Their's was probably the most unique artist-manager relationship ever in show business, clearly one of the most successful. You're going to be a star.'"[71]. [33] If Presley could show the world that he the same as any other young man, Parker told him, then more people would accept him and his music. After the special, Parker managed Presley's return to live performance, including a set of brief U.S. tours and many engagements in Las Vegas. [4] He would often spend 1214 hours at a time gambling in the casinos, betting large sums. [54] 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. [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. For the entirety of Presley's nearly 25-year career as "The King," his manager, "Colonel" Tom Parker, was the man who made all the career decisions. However, Hanks, who has six prior nominations and won twice, was snubbed for his role as Colonel Tom Parker. 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. All in all, the manager was known for some appalling behavior towards his star client, and Elvis tries its best to portray that accurately. After Elvis' death, Parker continued to manage the Elvis Presley Enterprises, and also worked with Presley's daughter Lisa Marie and his wife Priscilla. Following his discharge, Parker worked at a number of jobs, including food concessions and gaming carnivals. [13] Instead, Parker decided to stay in Temple Terrace, Florida, with his family, perhaps to avoid having to submit paperwork that could expose his illegal status. [37] For the first few years Presley's films were somewhat successful, his albums topped the charts, and any singles that were released were mostly hits. By 1980, the cost of running the estate was estimated to be as much as $500,000 a year. [15] Parker and Snow eventually formed Hank Snow Enterprises and Jamboree Attractions, a successful promotional outfit for up-and-coming country singers. His accent wasn't so theatrical, and he was way funnier than Baz Luhrmann gives him credit for. Parker realized early on the bigger potential of Austin Butler's Elvis and transitioned to managing him full-time. Parker suffered a stroke in 1997, dying at a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada after years of declining health, survived only by his second wife. You tell everybody the Colonel touched your head." Related: Elvis Cast Guide: What The Characters Look Like In Real Life. [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. He had a matter-of-fact method of speaking and didn't suffer fools lightly. He said 'Did I really?' [4] During the 1960s, with his wife's health deteriorating, and Presley's career struggling, Parker found an escape with gambling at Las Vegas casinos. [15] Both Mercury Records and Columbia Records showed interest, although their initial offers were nowhere near the $40,000 requirement. [15] Although Neal remained Presley's official manager, Parker was becoming increasingly involved in the running of his career, and by the summer of 1955 he had become Presley's "special advisor". He adopted a new name and claimed to have been born in the United States. After the gig came to an end, Colonel Tom Parker came looking for him. [4] Priscilla and the Trust were prepared to let Parker continue to handle Presley's business affairs, and petitioned the court to that end. [60], The disputes with the Presley estate did not terminate Parker's association with Presley. [16] Parker had intended to mold Sands into the next Roy Rogers, but Sands had no interest in such a plan. 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. [29] Some viewed him as a clown-like figure, wiggling his hips for screams, while others found him vulgar and more suitable for late-night gentleman's clubs. In any case, Parker remained Presley's manager without a break until Presley's death in 1977. The Colonel (Tom Hanks) first sees Elvis (Austin Butler) backstage at the Louisiana Hayride. In 1967, Parker pushed Elvis to marry Priscilla Beaulieu, hoping that it would help change the tide of his career. Many Parker biographers, including Dirk Vellenga and Alanna Nash, have stated that Parker's gambling habit began to get out of control in the mid-1960s. [55] The book was published one year later on July 12, 1977, one month before Presley's death. However, that was not the case since Elvis was still under contract to Bob Neal. [41], To make up for lack of earnings, Parker arranged for Presley's gold Cadillac to go on tour. [39], For the remainder of the 1960s, Presley made films that relied heavily on exotic locations and mundane songs, and he was tied into contracts that he could not escape. More than 40 years after his death, Elvis Presley remains one of the most famous and most easily recognized people in history. Presley's career stagnated while artists like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and The Beach Boys dominated the charts. [34] He was upset about the possibility that would affect his career, but Parker was secretly overjoyed. I wanted to punch him in the face. For his part, Parker himself died with a net worth of $1 million, or roughly . However, the music scene had radically changed. 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. [5] During a second, more detailed investigation, Tual discovered that all earnings were paid directly to the Trust instead of Parker. Tom Hanks' portrayal of Elvis' manager Colonel Tom Parker in the 2022 biopic created controversy - here's the true story behind Hanks' Tom Parker. [53] Yet, despite Presley's eagerness to do the shows, Parker again turned them down. First, Baz Luhrmann joined a list of directors including Joe Wright, Frank Darabont, and Lawrence Kasdan as someone who had two Best Picture nominations but didn't get a Best Director nomination either time. [55] According to Presley's friend, Larry Geller, Parker secretly wanted the book to be published, hoping that it would help Presley realize the severity of his situation and persuade him to do something about it. And Priscilla Presley confirmed those rumors while chatting with Good Morning America. Dutch-born US musical entrepreneur (19091997). [68] Marie died on November 25, 1986, of a chronic brain syndrome at age 78. [68] Parker began to distance himself emotionally from her, heartbroken by her slow mental deterioration from the woman he once knew. [53] Parker turned the offer down, and Presley was overjoyed when they replied with another offer of $10 million. And when he said that, I said, 'Oh, well, okay, now that's brand new.". [65] However, there is no definite proof that anything other than romance led to their marriage. God, yes! [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. He quickly became the singer's sole representative, and within months he had won Elvis a recording contract with RCA Victor.. QUICK FACTS Birth Year: 1909 Birth date: June 26, 1909 Birth City: Breda Birth. Tom Parker wasn't a household name before Elvis, but it's clear that after the biopic, it soon will be. What Really Happened To Colonel Tom Parker? It took a probate court to remove Parker and his 50% fee from future dealings. [45], By 1972, Parker had managed to increase Presley's weekly wage in Las Vegas to $150,000 ($971,718 in 2021 dollars[11]), and secured $50,000 a year ($323,906 in 2021 dollars[11]) for himself as a "consultant to the hotel chain". Played by Tom Hanks in the new biopic Elvis, directed by Baz Luhrmann, Colonel Tom Parker remains, 25 years after his death, and nearly half a century after the death of his only client, the most memorable and divisive manager in the history of show business.It was the Colonel who propelled his "boy", as he would refer to him, from being a local celebrity in Memphis to being the most . 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. [39] Throughout the 1960s Parker would continually renegotiate Presley's film contracts, often paying little attention to the scripts or the concerns of his client. [50] However, it wasn't long before Presley was able to find other doctors to meet his demands. The premises had been ransacked in search of money. 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. 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. Elvis didn't really fire Colonel Parker on stage in Vegas. [56] Shortly afterward, he traveled to Memphis for Presley's funeral. For Presley's return in March 1960, Parker had arranged for a train to take him from Washington, D.C., to Memphis, with stops along the way for fans to see their idol in person. He takes fifty percent of everything I earn." [46], On July 8, 1972, inspired by the visit of President Richard Nixon to China a few months earlier,[47] Parker announced that there would be a worldwide satellite broadcast from Hawaii to allow the whole world the chance to see a Presley concert, "since it is impossible for us to play in every major city". [16] In the drama, the role of Sands was portrayed as a "twisted psychopath". [16] NBC had originally wanted Presley for the role, but Parker had turned them down. [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. 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. [37] After that, until 1968, Presley gave no live performances, and had very little contact with his fans. [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? The show, titled "Welcome Home, Elvis", was Presley's first national television appearance since The Ed Sullivan Show in January 1957. Parker encountered Presley in 1955, and by 1956 had become his primary representative. February 27, 2023 . [15] Over the next few years, he helped Arnold secure hit songs, television appearances, and live tours. [15], Parker immediately went to work to find a new label for Presley. Tual also said a 1973 agreement selling RCA 700 master recordings for $5 million made no sense for the. [52] In Las Vegas, he was starting to appear drugged on stage, slurring his words and forgetting song lyrics. Frequently photographed with Presley, Parker became a celebrity in his . [68] From then on, he continued living in Las Vegas, mostly avoiding contact with the press. That was 1977 money, using the inflation calculator $30 million in 1977 is equaled to $146,671,287.13 in 2022. The Amazing Comeback Of Colonel Tom Parker "Colonel Tom Parker managed Elvis Presley's career from 1955 to 1977. [4] From about 1931 until 1938, he worked as a "carny" with Royal American Shows. [12] Parker, with the task of promoting Austin, found the career transition smooth, using much of his "carny" experience to sell tickets and attract the crowds. Nash portrays the Colonel as a psychopathic murderer born June 26, 1909 in Breda, Holland, whose real name is Andreas "Andre" Cornelis van Kuijk. [52], Although many around Presley were worried about his worsening drug dependency, Parker appeared to ignore the problem. Colonel Parker was a very complicated person, and his . [13] 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. He suggested to Parker that, as Presley had recorded and was still performing the song "I'll Remember You" written by Kui Lee, the donations could go to the Kui Lee Cancer Fund that had been set up following the death of the songwriter in 1966. [52], In February 1975, during his engagement in Las Vegas, Presley, along with Parker, met with Barbra Streisand and Jon Peters. [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%. [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. 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. So much so, that the Elvis estate even sued Parker for mismanagement. [43], It took the energetic 1968 television special Elvis, which the Singer Company sponsored, and a subsequent series of acclaimed recording sessions in Memphis, Tennessee, that included songs such as "Suspicious Minds" and "In the Ghetto", to restore Presley's musical reputation. [4] During his first visit there, he traveled with a Chautauqua educational tent show, before returning briefly to the Netherlands. [4] He enlisted in the United States Army a few months later, taking the name "Tom Parker" from the same name of the officer who interviewed him, to disguise the fact he was an illegal alien. Inc, to control Presley merchandise and keep a steady income supporting his estate. Parker made his last public appearances in 1994. [39] When Presley complained to him that he wanted better scripts, Parker reminded him of his lavish lifestyle and that risking $1 million a year for doing practically no work was dangerous. [53] Promoters in South America also made offers, as much as $2.5 million, and all of them were turned down by Parker; "Well, whenever I need $2.5 million I'll call you," he once said to them. . [51] In her book, The Colonel, she writes: "in the days before the Betty Ford Clinic, the Colonel didn't know where to take him for discreet, effective help and loathed risking the loss of work if the truth got out". However, it would be a quiet wedding. With 1956 coming to a close, Parker had made Presley one of the most well-known, well-paid entertainers in the world. 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! After Elvis's drug-related death in 1977, Parker virtually retired and only occasionally emerged to defend his role as Presley's mentor. "I had the luxury of essentially recreating somebody who no one really knew. Stories of managerial terrorism abound in music history. [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. [52] After nearly two weeks of trading insults back and forth, Parker and Presley decided to continue to work together. [53] 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.[53]. [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. [43] A breakfast reception was arranged, taking place after the media got their photographs of the couple. Presley had a singing style different from the current trend, and Parker was immediately interested in the future of this musical style. Later, in 1983, Parker admitted during an interview that after 1966, the income from Presley films and soundtracks was dramatically reduced. In 1968, he was asked in an interview if it was true that he took fifty percent of everything Elvis earned. Second, for a movie about a musician, Elvis also didn't receive any music nominations at the Oscars. [48] (During Presley's career, except for a few concerts in Canada in 1957, he never performed outside the United States.) [53] Several members of Presley's band later stated that Parker had no idea just how bad the situation was getting. The 19 years of silence that his mysterious correspondent mentioned took the story as far back as 1961exactly the year that the Van Kuijk family had made contract with Parker, and Ad van Kuijk. [44] He would usually fly ahead to the venues and prepare the way for Presley's entourage to follow so that he and Presley rarely saw each other, and, as time progressed, it became even more difficult for Parker to get in contact with Presley. [55] Worried about the impact such details might have on his career, Presley, through his father, asked Parker to stop the publication. [33] He had arranged for Presley to record five singles before his induction,[35] guaranteeing RCA Victor enough material to release over a two-year period. He died in 1997 at the age of 87. Finally, Tom Hanks wasn't nominated for Best Supporting Actor. [53] Presley was beginning to consider new management, with Concerts West co-founder Tom Hulett being the clear favorite for the job. [33] He arranged for Presley to appear on popular television shows, such as The Milton Berle Show and The Ed Sullivan Show, securing fees that made Presley the highest-paid star on television. Parker was looking ahead when he persuaded Presley to sign up as a Soldier. Lisa Marie died on January 12 after suffering cardiac arrest. 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". [37] Parker, not one to forget harsh criticism, stated that the fee would be $125,000 (equivalent to about $1,145,000 in 2021) for two songs, a total of eight minutes on screen; Sinatra himself was receiving a lower sum for the whole show,[38] but he agreed. This led Parker to insist that films be made cheaply, on a strict schedule, and with as little hassle as possible. After the Sinatra special, Parker decided that Presley's future lay in Hollywood. They struggled to survive during the Great Depression, working short cons and traveling across the country in search of work. [49] Seeing the chance to publicize Presley's charitable nature once again, Parker eagerly agreed. Despite the shady financial dealings Parker maintained with Presley, his net worth when he died was much less than that of Elvis, who died with a net worth of $5 million - around $20 million when adjusted for inflation. [59] Experts in the field at the time estimated that it had potentially cost Presley millions of dollars[59] and worse for Parker, it had also potentially cost him those millions of dollars. [14] In 1945, Parker became Arnold's full-time manager, signing a contract for 25% of his earnings. [14] With the Society in need of funds, Parker set about using his promotional experience to raise money and awareness for the shelter. After a lifetime of earning well over $100 million managing Elvis, The Colonel's estate was barely worth $1 million upon his death. [6] He was the son of Maria Elisabeth (Ponsie) and Adam van Kuijk. [50] As well as being their employer and paying their wages, he was also their main source of access to drugs for themselves. 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. [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. 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 the end, they'd become dependent on one another and were in too deep to even know how to start over. Little, Brown. 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