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

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

In many ways, it’s the origin story of the rock and roll revolution: How the man who called himself Colonel Tom Parker ...

The ranking is based on traveler reviews submitted over a 12-month period. Sun Studio is known as the "Birthplace of Rock 'N' Roll," having hosted legends like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.

Memphis is proudly a somewhat strange place, with some underappreciated offbeat attractions. These seven provide a novel distraction from the heat.

Tomorrow on FRESH AIR, Peter Guralnick. He's the author of the definitive two-volume biography of Elvis Presley. His new book is about Elvis' longtime manager, Colonel Tom Parker.