Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello stands as a defining figure among British Musicians of the Baby Boomer.
English singer-songwriter (born 1954)
"Elvis Costello's breakthrough came with his debut album "My Aim Is True" (1977) and the subsequent formation of The Attractions." — About Elvis Costello
| Metric | Elvis Costello | Avg Musician | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 71 | 57 | +14 yrs |
| Career length | 53 yrs | ~35 yrs | +18 yrs |
| Based on 830 Musician profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Elvis Costello
Did you know that Elvis Costello once worked as a computer operator for Elizabeth Arden's cosmetics company before finding musical fame?
- His birth name is Declan Patrick MacManus; he adopted "Elvis" from Presley and "Costello" from his great-grandmother.
- His father, Ross MacManus, was a singer with the Joe Loss Orchestra, charting with "The Writing on the Wall" in 1956.
- Before solo fame, he performed under the name D.P. Costello and was part of the pub rock band Flip City.
- He famously performed "Radio, Radio" on Saturday Night Live in 1977, defying producers' song choice.
- Costello scored the 1999 ballet "Il Sogno" (The Dream) for the Italian dance company Aterballetto.
Elvis Costello's breakthrough came with his debut album "My Aim Is True" (1977) and the subsequent formation of The Attractions. This period established him as a sharp, articulate voice of the new wave, blending punk energy with sophisticated songwriting and critical acclaim for albums like "This Year's Model."
Costello's legacy is defined by his prolific output, lyrical dexterity, and genre-hopping adventurousness, influencing generations of songwriters across rock, pop, and beyond. He remains a critical figure in modern music, celebrated for his intellectual approach and refusal to be pigeonholed.