Elvis Costello
Biography
Referencing prodigies of rock lyricism may not bring Elvis Costello to mind for some, but he does deserve consideration. Through the course of over four decades, the former computer programmer has maintained a career as a singer-songwriter, giving the likes of Bob Dylan himself a reckoning. He was born Declan MacManus in London, England, on August 25, 1954. He took the moniker Elvis Costello in 1977, adopting his first name from Elvis Presley and the last part from the maiden name of his mother. Also in '77, Costello's debut album My Aim Is True was released, drawing connections to the new wave and punk movement while showing musical variance. That year, Costello's band The Attractions was assembled. The group released a number of albums, including This Year's Model, Armed Forces, and Trust. 1986's Blood and Chocolate produced memorable, literate gems, such as "Tokyo Storm Warning" and "I Want You."
After the Attractions' final show in 1996, caused by conflict between Costello and the band's bassist Bruce Thomas, two of the group's other members would become part of his new backing band, The Imposters. Costello has released over 30 albums.
Personal info
Gender
Male
Birthday
1954-08-25
Place of birth
Paddington, London, England, UK
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Cast
There's Only One Paul McCartney
2002
0.00
Spice World
1997
4.86
Straight to Hell
1987
5.40
Delirious
2007
6.30
Live Aid
1985
7.89
Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged
1994
0.00
Americathon
1979
3.50
Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC
2023
9.00
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
1999
5.80
No Surrender
1985
6.50
Paul McCartney: Put It There
1989
8.00
Memento Mori
2008
0.00
Putting the River in Reverse
2006
0.00
Love Shines
2010
5.00
Tony Bennett's New York
1996
0.00
200 Cigarettes
1999
5.79
Roy Orbison Forever
2022
7.50
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance
2013
5.70
Hard Rock Calling 2010
2010
0.00
Experience Montreux
2013
0.00
Elvis Costello: North
2003
0.00
Freedom Beat
2003
0.00
Brian Wilson’s Imagination
1998
0.00
The Specials: A Message to You
2024
7.50
Unleaded
2000
7.00
De-Lovely
2004
6.10
Dusty
1994
8.00
Live Aid
2004
9.20
Weird Nightmare
1993
0.00
Grand Ole Opry Live
2006
0.00
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
2005
0.00
Before the Music Dies
2006
7.00
The Harry Smith Project Live
2006
0.00
A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD!
2010
10.00
Ringo Starr’s Big Birthday Show
2020
0.00
Prison Song
2001
5.18
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American
2004
10.00
I Love Your Work
2003
4.46
Elvis Costello & Friends
2006
0.00
Live From Bonnaroo 2009
2009
0.00
