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Elvis Presley · 1981

Elvis Presley

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 14, 1981Legal⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Judge Joseph Evans ruled that Elvis's estate no longer had to make further payments to Colonel Tom Parker, ending his 36-year control over a large part of Elvis's finances. The question of Parker's identity and citizenship was also revealed for the first time.

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