Birthday
1954-08-25Place of Birth
Paddington, London, EnglandBiography
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.
Plus full 80,000+ Prime Video Titles and more!
No Prime?
START 30-DAY FREE TRIALAll Movies List
Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
as Self
2021
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
as Self
2016
Elvis Costello - Detour Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
as Himself
2015
Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued
as Himself
2014
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
as Self
2008
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
as
2007
If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story
as Himself
2007
The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music
as Self
2007
Elvis Costello Allen Toussaint - Hot as a Pistol Keen as a Blade
as
2006
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Glastonbury Festival 2005
as
2005
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Club Date - Live in Memphis
as Himself
2004
Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'
as Self
2003
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
as Self - Guitar/Electric Organ/Harmonica
1988