Originally Posted by Hollander
Interesting story Irish! Colonel (Tom) Parker was born in the Netherlands in 1909, emigrated to the United States without papers and started out as a circus promoter.

There are rumors here he fled Holland after a murder.



And probably the reason he wouldn't let Elvis perform overseas as he was probably scared his wouldn't be allowed back in.. If you ever get the chance check out the ELvis and Col Parker book.

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