Al Dvorin
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Albert Dvorin was an American bandleader
and talent agent
who coined the phrase "Elvis has left the building
."
Dvorin met Elvis Presley
through Colonel Tom Parker
in 1955, and organized Presley's concert tours for the next 22 years. After Presley's death, Dvorin kept a low profile, attending Elvis conventions only after Parker's death.
Presley's Estate never gave Dvorin any royalties from his famous phrase, causing him to hold some animosity towards the organization.
He was killed in an automobile
accident on his way from a concert by Elvis impersonator Paul Casey. Al Dvorin and Elvis photographer Ed Bonja
were driving from Palm Springs
to Las Vegas
when their vehicle swerved off the road. Bonja was treated at the hospital and released, but Dvorin was thrown from the car. He died at the scene.
Bandleader
A bandleader is the leader of a band of musicians. The term is most commonly, though not exclusively, used with a group that plays popular music as a small combo or a big band, such as one which plays jazz, blues, rhythm and blues or rock and roll music....
and talent agent
Talent agent
A talent agent, or booking agent, is a person who finds jobs for actors, authors, film directors, musicians, models, producers, professional athletes, writers and other people in various entertainment businesses. Having an agent is not required, but does help the artist in getting jobs...
who coined the phrase "Elvis has left the building
Elvis has left the building
"Elvis has left the building!" is a phrase that was often used by public address announcers following Elvis Presley concerts to disperse audiences who lingered in hopes of an encore...
."
Dvorin met Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
through Colonel Tom Parker
Colonel Tom Parker
"Colonel" Thomas Andrew "Tom" Parker born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk, was a Dutch-born entertainment impresario known best as the manager of Elvis Presley...
in 1955, and organized Presley's concert tours for the next 22 years. After Presley's death, Dvorin kept a low profile, attending Elvis conventions only after Parker's death.
Presley's Estate never gave Dvorin any royalties from his famous phrase, causing him to hold some animosity towards the organization.
He was killed in an automobile
Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
accident on his way from a concert by Elvis impersonator Paul Casey. Al Dvorin and Elvis photographer Ed Bonja
Ed Bonja
Ed Bonja was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1945. He was Elvis Presley's official photographer and also worked as an assistant to Colonel Tom Parker and also as Elvis's tour manager until 1977.- External links :* - Official site of Ed Bonja....
were driving from Palm Springs
Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a desert city in CaliforniaPalm Springs may also refer to:* Palm Springs, Florida* Palm Springs, Hong Kong, a residential development in Yuen Long, Hong Kong* Coachella Valley, also known as the Palm Springs area...
to Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
when their vehicle swerved off the road. Bonja was treated at the hospital and released, but Dvorin was thrown from the car. He died at the scene.