The Importance of Parker in the Music Industry

Colonel Tom Parker was to become the most well-known manager in the music industry Even though for most of his career he only managed one act. Today we're going to look at him in some detail as he became the template for all the worst most grasping managers in the music business. We'll be dealing with people who are following in the Colonel's footsteps, including Alan Klein or Peter Grant and Don Arden. But before we talk more about Elvis, let's talk about that other Parker - Little Junior Parker.