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Revising the relationship between Elvis and the Colonel

This week is the annual Elvis Week, marking 48 years since the passing of the King of Rock ‘n’ Ro...

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15.24 11 Aug 2025


Revising the relationship between Elvis and the Colonel


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15.24 11 Aug 2025


This week is the annual Elvis Week, marking 48 years since the passing of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, with many events taking place at Graceland, his iconic home in Memphis. While his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, has traditionally been portrayed as a Machiavellian character, a new book portrays him in a different light.

Joining Seán to discuss is Peter Guralnick, author of the new book ‘The Colonel and the King: Tom Parker, Elvis Presley, and the Partnership That Rocked the World’...


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