Elvis Costello
Birthday: 1954-08-25 | Place of Birth: Paddington, London, EnglandReferencing 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.
Known For
Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
Elvis Costello - Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Elvis Costello - Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 2015
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Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued
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