May 9: The Colonel's Wife

May 9: The Colonel's Wife

It’s May 9, and on May 9, 2020, Loanne Parker passed away in Las Vegas at the age of 84. As the widow of Colonel Tom Parker—Elvis Presley’s longtime manager—Loanne played a unique role in the Elvis story. She first met Elvis and the Colonel in 1969 while working as an RCA Records tour secretary. Her professional relationship with Parker evolved into a personal one, and they married in 1990.

Loanne was a steadfast defender of her husband’s legacy, challenging criticisms of his management style and decisions. In interviews, she described the Colonel as a tireless strategist who thought about Elvis “24/7,” constantly seeking ways to promote and protect his career.

Though not in the spotlight, Loanne’s behind-the-scenes presence helped shape the business side of Elvis’s career during his touring years and beyond. Her passing marked the end of a direct link to one of the most pivotal partnerships in music history.

Det här avsnittet är hämtat från ett öppet RSS-flöde och publiceras inte av Podme. Det kan innehålla reklam.

Avsnitt(366)

December 31st in Elvis History

December 31st in Elvis History

It's December thirty-first, and on this day in 1976… Elvis Presley rang in the new year with a powerful 90-minute performance at the Civic Center Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The show was widely...

31 Dec 20251min

December 30th in Elvis History

December 30th in Elvis History

It's December thirtieth, and on this day in 1970… Elvis Presley returned to Washington, D.C. with a group of eight close companions, including former sheriff Bill Morris, to visit the headquarters of ...

30 Dec 20251min

December 29th in Elvis History

December 29th in Elvis History

It’s December twenty-ninth, and on this day in Elvis history: In 1970, Elvis Presley returned to his hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi, to receive a badge from Sheriff Bill Mitchell—a childhood acquai...

29 Dec 20251min

December 28th in Elvis History

December 28th in Elvis History

It’s December twenty-eighth, and on this day in Elvis history: In 1970, Elvis Presley served as best man at the wedding of his longtime friend and bodyguard, Sonny West. True to form, Elvis arrived ...

28 Dec 20251min

December 27th in Elvis History

December 27th in Elvis History

It's December twenty-seventh, and on this day in 1976… Elvis Presley performed at Wichita State University’s Henry Levitt Arena in Wichita, Kansas. This show was part of a brief post-Christmas tour an...

27 Dec 20251min

December 26th in Elvis History

December 26th in Elvis History

It's December twenty-sixth, and on this day in 1965… Elvis Presley hosted an intimate gathering at Graceland, catered by Monty’s. But the night took an unusual turn: after nearly a year of reading abo...

26 Dec 20251min

December 25th in Elvis History

December 25th in Elvis History

It's December twenty-fifth, and on this day in 1975… Elvis Presley spent Christmas evening in true Kingly fashion—gathered with family and friends aboard his private jet, the Lisa Marie. From the sky,...

25 Dec 20251min

December 24th in Elvis History

December 24th in Elvis History

It's December twenty-fourth, and on this day in 1966… Elvis Presley proposed to Priscilla Beaulieu, presenting her with a ring he had previously purchased from Harry Levitch. The moment was the culmin...

24 Dec 20251min

Populärt inom Nöje

mellan-himmel-och-jord-med-jlc
filip-fredrik-svarar
mardromsgasten
badfluence
fordomspodden
dialogiskt
chilla-med-de-vet-du
fem-i-topp
mannen-utan-spar
rss-p3-musikdokumentar
gott-snack-med-fredrik-soderholm
schulman-show
skandal
karatefylla
rss-tonarsdrommar
sexet
hemma-hos-strage
alex-room-service-en-podcast-om-kiss
rss-bl-metal-podcast
hundaren-motgangspodden-av-tomas-andersson-wij