When Colonel Tom Parker approached Sam Phillips in 1955 with a proposal to arrange a recording contract for a little-known, ...

On his paternal side, Elvis' father, Vernon Presley, was of Irish, German, Scottish and English ancestry. Vernon Presley was a descendant of the Harrison family of Virginia through his mother, Minnie ...

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If you're an Elvis fan looking to visit the key stops on the King's journey, here are six sites within driving distance of ...

Biographer Peter Guralnick shows us that loving Elvis also means loving Colonel Parker, no matter how grudgingly.

In his new book, acclaimed music historian and Elvis biographer Peter Guralnick focuses on Colonel Tom Parker’s side of the ...

Peter Guralnick's new book, “The Colonel and the King,” is focused on the man who elevated Elvis Presley to superstardom: ...

Hall of Famers CC Sabathia and Dave Parker played briefly for the Brewers. Radio announcer Tom Hamilton is a native of Waterloo.

Hall of Famers CC Sabathia and Dave Parker played briefly for the Brewers. Radio announcer Tom Hamilton is a native of Waterloo.

Clemson football hired Tom Allen as its new defensive coordinator in January. Tigers DE T.J. Parker reacts to his coaching style and more.