Tom Parker

Biography

Colonel Tom Parker was a Dutch-born talent manager and concert promoter who managed Elvis Presley's career, helping him achieve commercial success worldwide. Born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk in 1909, Parker immigrated to the US at 20 and adopted a new name before working with notable artists like Gene Austin and Eddy Arnold. He became Presley's manager in 1956, negotiating his recording contract and securing a lucrative deal that cemented Parker's status as one of the most successful music managers of all time.