The Colonel : the extraordinary story of Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley / Alanna Nash.
| Author/creator | Nash, Alanna |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Simon & Schuster, ©2003. |
| Description | xviii, 394 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The little Dutch boy -- Behavior most strange -- "All Great Neptune's Ocean" -- Missing in action -- Turning the Duke -- Dancing chickens, toothless lions, and rodeo cowboys -- One born every minute -- Deeper into America -- Nashville's nasal whine: Jamup and Honey, Eddy Arnold, and Hank Snow -- The man in the shadows -- "Elvis makes pitchas" -- Directional snowing -- Friendly persuasion: moguls, military men, and mobsters -- "Mistakes some-one may have made" -- Trouble in the kingdom: the Colonel tightens his grip -- Black leather blues: the '68 special -- Las Vegas: glitz, greed, and ruination. |
| Abstract | Chronicles the life of Colonel Tom Parker, born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk, from his childhood in Holland, through his early life in the United States, to his handling of Presley's career. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 376-378) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003045538 |
| ISBN | 0743213017 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML429.P33 N37 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |