I think Lennon summed it up with "Elvis died the day he went in to the army" (when asked about Elvis' death). Col Parker was a shady character, and I think he

I think Lennon summed it up with "Elvis died the day he went in to the army" (when asked about Elvis' death). Col Parker was a shady character, and I think he really hosed up Elvis' career in a lot of ways, and Elvis wasn't capable of pushing back.