I’m not sure you know enough about the general relationship between Elvis and his manager “Colonel” Tom Parker, to be making assumptions like Elvis having a remotely equal say in career decisions.
Yes he did scam Elvis. He did that a lot infact.
He was also not a Colonel, even though he told people he was. He stole money from Presley to cover gambling debts, that’s on top of his 50% managers cut. He prevented Elvis from touring Europe due to his own immigration status. Also pressured Presley into film, as opposed to focusing more on music.
Parker did pressure Elvis into the military. Hell, he even influenced the relationship between Elvis and Priscilla, whom Elvis met while serving.
I’m not sure you know enough about the general relationship between Elvis and his manager “Colonel” Tom Parker, to be making assumptions like Elvis having a remotely equal say in career decisions.
Yes he did scam Elvis. He did that a lot infact.
He was also not a Colonel, even though he told people he was. He stole money from Presley to cover gambling debts, that’s on top of his 50% managers cut. He prevented Elvis from touring Europe due to his own immigration status. Also pressured Presley into film, as opposed to focusing more on music.
Parker did pressure Elvis into the military. Hell, he even influenced the relationship between Elvis and Priscilla, whom Elvis met while serving.