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Correcting The Record On Elvis's Manager

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Elvis and the Colonel: A Complex Divide

This chapter explores the tumultuous relationship between Elvis Presley and his manager, marked by a contentious firing in 1973 and a pivotal onstage incident. It highlights the pressures Elvis faced, the attempts of those surrounding him to help, and includes the author's personal experience with the colonel, painting a vivid picture of their intricate dynamics.

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