Elvis Costello

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Credits: Elvis Costello
Full Name
Declan Patrick MacManus
Born
August 25th, 1954
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Birkenhead, Merseyside, England
Net Worth
Estimated $70 million
Partner
Diana Krall
Family
Elvis Costello was born to Ross MacManus, a singer and trumpeter best known for his work with the Joe Loss Orchestra, and Lillian Alda MacManus in London. His father's musical career had a lasting influence on his own development. Costello has been married three times and has two sons from his first marriage to Mary Burgoyne, along with twin sons with Canadian jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall, whom he married in 2003.
Years Active
1974–present
Bands
Rusty, Flip City, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Elvis Costello and the Imposters
Top Tracks
'Oliver's Army', 'Alison', 'Watching the Detectives', 'Pump It Up', '(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea'
Top Albums
'My Aim Is True', 'This Year's Model', 'Armed Forces', 'Imperial Bedroom', 'King of America'
Records Sold
More than 20 million
Number Ones
'Veronica', 'Spike', 'The Juliet Letters'
Fun Facts
Elvis Costello adopted his stage surname from his father, who had previously performed under the name Day Costello. ### He co-wrote several songs with Sir Paul McCartney during the late 1980s, including 'Veronica', one of his biggest solo hits. ### Costello was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2019 for services to music.
Related Artists
Nick Lowe, Joe Jackson, Graham Parker, Squeeze, Paul McCartney

Elvis Costello is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer whose eclectic career has made him one of the most influential artists to emerge from the late 1970s new wave movement.

Born Declan Patrick MacManus, Costello first gained prominence with his sharp, literate songwriting and distinctive vocal style on albums such as ‘My Aim Is True’ and ‘This Year’s Model’.

Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, he has continually reinvented his sound, drawing on rock, punk, pop, soul, country, jazz, classical and folk influences. Costello has collaborated with artists including Burt Bacharach, Paul McCartney, Allen Toussaint and The Brodsky Quartet, earning widespread critical acclaim for his versatility and enduring creativity.

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Elvis Costello is an English singer, songwriter and musician best known for his influential work in new wave, rock and pop music since the late 1970s.
Elvis Costello was born Declan Patrick MacManus and adopted his stage name before releasing his debut album.
'Oliver's Army' is Elvis Costello's highest-charting UK single, while 'Alison', 'Watching the Detectives' and 'Pump It Up' are also widely regarded as signature songs.
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