Colonel Tom Parker

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Colonel Tom Parker born?June 26, 1909
2. Where was Colonel Tom Parker born?Breda, Netherlands
3. What is the career?Talent manager, concert promoter, and impresario with a background in carnival operations
4. What is the key business tactic?Negotiated an unprecedented managerial commission of over 50% of Elvis Presley's earnings

Talent Manager: A professional responsible for the business affairs and career development of an artist or performer.
Concert Promoter: An entity that organizes, finances, and markets live entertainment events, such as concerts.
Svengali: A person who manipulates or controls another, often an artist, for their own benefit.
Impresario: A person who organizes and finances or takes the initiative in an enterprise, especially a dramatic or musical production.