Birthday: August 25, 1954 (Virgo)
Born In: Paddington, London, England
Elvis Costello, born as Declan Patrick MacManus, is an English pop singer and songwriter. He is considered as one of the New wave musicians. He is also an innovative songwriter known for the rich vocabulary of his lyrics which is so uncommon among most pop songwriters. His works cover diverse musical genres and he also loves to mix and match various genres to produce music with a signature feel. It is no surprise that music is his passion — the son of a musician father, music runs in his blood. The father-son duo had even sung together for a television commercial, winning a prize in the process. He took up the stage name Elvis Costello when he began to perform professionally. The talented young musician signed a contract with the independent label Stiff Records and released his debut album, ‘My Aim is True’. The album was a moderate commercial success but it showcased his potential to the world. He formed his own backing band, The Attractions, consisting of bassist Bruce Thomas, drummer Pete Thomas, and keyboardist Steve Nieve. He reached the peak of his success during the late 1970s when all the albums he released went either Gold or Platinum. Though not as successful during the 1980s, he has surely managed to garner a devoted cult following.
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Also Known As: Elvis Costello
Age: 68 Years, 68 Year Old Males
Spouse/Ex-: Diana Krall (m. 2003), Mary Burgoyne (m. 1974–1984)
father: Ross McManus
mother: Lilian Alda
children: Dexter Henry Lorcan, Frank Harlan James, Matthew
Born Country: England
Quotes By Elvis Costello Pop Singers
Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males
education: Hounslow Secondary Modern School, St Mark's Catholic Secondary School
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Awards
1992 | Best Original Television Music | G.B.H. (1991) |
2020 | Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | Winner |
1999 | Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Winner |
1989 | Best Male Video | Elvis Costello: Veronica (1989) |
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