Elvis Costello
Paddington, London, England, UK
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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.
Movie Credits
Lindisfarne's Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th
Elvis Costello and the Brodsky Quartet - The Juliet Letters
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends
Here, There and Everywhere: A Concert for Linda
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Club Date - Live in Memphis
Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint: Hot as a Pistol, Keen as a Blade
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
Elvis Costello - Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music
From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans
Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen
I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern
Elvis Costello & The Attractions Live in Montreaux
Elvis Costello: The Right Spectacle - The Very Best of Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
Elvis Costello and The Attractions: Live at The Capitol Theatre
The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
Elvis Costello & WDR Big Band @ Leverkusener Jazztage 2025
Behind the Scenes of 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'
Off The Beaten Path: A Road Trip With Elvis & Pete
Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone of Idiot - Unseen and Uncut
Elvis Costello & the Attractions live in Boston & Detroit 1978
