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Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus on 25 August 1954) is an English singer-songwriter. He came to prominence as an early participant in London’s pub rock scene in the mid-1970s and soon became associated with the punk/New Wave genre (as Elvis Costello & The Attractions). In a long and successful career, Costello has released over 30 studio albums on his own and with the Attractions, the Imposters, and other collaborations.
Born in St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington in London, Costello is the son of trumpeter, vocalist and band-leader Ronald (“Ross”) MacManus and record store manager Lillian Costello. His family had roots in Merseyside and he moved to Birkenhead at age 16, with his mother, when his parents separated.
While he is better known as Elvis Costello - a stage name suggested by Stiff Records manager Jake Riviera - he has used many other aliases including The Imposter and Napoleon Dynamite*.
In the early 1970s Costello was a participant in London’s pub rock scene with the group Flip City. Then in 1977 along with fellow Pub-Rockers Nick Lowe and Ian Dury he made his first releases on the independent label Stiff, tailoring his work towards the punk and new wave scenes. From 1980’s Armed Forces onwards, however, other influences including soul, country, 1960s pop, and classical music began to re-emerge, and he soon became established as a unique and original voice. His output has been wildly diverse: one critic has written that “Costello, the pop encyclopedia, can reinvent the past in his own image”.
Born in St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington in London, Costello is the son of trumpeter, vocalist and band-leader Ronald (“Ross”) MacManus and record store manager Lillian Costello. His family had roots in Merseyside and he moved to Birkenhead at age 16, with his mother, when his parents separated.
While he is better known as Elvis Costello - a stage name suggested by Stiff Records manager Jake Riviera - he has used many other aliases including The Imposter and Napoleon Dynamite*.
In the early 1970s Costello was a participant in London’s pub rock scene with the group Flip City. Then in 1977 along with fellow Pub-Rockers Nick Lowe and Ian Dury he made his first releases on the independent label Stiff, tailoring his work towards the punk and new wave scenes. From 1980’s Armed Forces onwards, however, other influences including soul, country, 1960s pop, and classical music began to re-emerge, and he soon became established as a unique and original voice. His output has been wildly diverse: one critic has written that “Costello, the pop encyclopedia, can reinvent the past in his own image”.
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alliedbakeries wrote:
GOD LIKE GENIUS.
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chiloni wrote:
He looks like mix of Buddy Holly and Woody Allen.
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Urbanov wrote:
ALISON!
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simontogo wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxardpBReQc&feature=player_embedded
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Mozzerella10 wrote:
A real WIERD gentleman, more like. Even when he wears "normal" clothes, he's still funny-looking (yes, yes, in a good way). That's when you know someone is truly wierd. He encourages people not to buy his over-priced merchandise? What about those tickets! £42.50! I guess that's no his fault. Looking forward to it anyway. 5 months and 10 days to go! <3
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furlan11 wrote:
a real gentleman
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hepcat-moreen wrote:
What a top bloke! The only time I've ever heard of a successful musician advising fans NOT to buy the latest over priced merchandise - http://www.metro.co.uk/music/883276-elvis-costello-tells-fans-dont-buy-my-200-limited-edition-album
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Maccerrr wrote:
Anyone else think When I Was Cruel is massively underrated? Probably my favourite album of his
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Dekkul wrote:
loved his show <3
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Great music <3
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Welcome to the working week.
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Druid66 wrote:
Elvis C. can call himself an "Imposter" all he likes, but he's the genuine article. He's grown so much from his punk/New Wave origins; he's a terrific songwriter and sings with real heart and surprising lack of cynicism, particularly as he's mellowed over time. He also married one of my parents' favorite jazz artists, Diana Krall.
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my aim is true-this year's model-armed forces
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Elvis Costello's Spectacular Spinning Songbook Rolls On Into June And July Dates
7 Jun 2011 | from www.elviscostello.com
Following boffo business at the box office, popular demand and
press acclaim, Elvis Costello and the Imposters announced today
that they will be bringing the Spectacular Spinning Songbook to
most of their dates during June and July.
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