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Elvis Costello: Biography

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  • Birth Name: Declan Patrick MacManus
  • Birth Place: London, England
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 08/25/1954, Virgo
  • Profession: Rock singer; actor
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Elvis Costello Fast Facts:
  • Favorite song as a child was Frank Sinatra's rendition of Cole Porter's "I've Got You Under My Skin."
  • Bought his first record, the Beatles single "Please Please Me," at age 9.
  • For his stage name, took "Elvis" from Elvis Presley and "Costello" from his paternal great-grandmother's maiden name.
  • Made his recording debut in 1977 with My Aim Is True, featuring the classic "Alison."
  • Produced ska icons the Specials' self-titled debut album, a huge UK hit in 1979.
  • Has appeared in numerous films, including dueting with Burt Bacharach on "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999).
  • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with his band the Attractions, by Elton John in 2003. 
  • Has collaborated with a diverse assortment of singers, including Bacharach, George Jones and Paul McCartney, as well as jazz guitarist Bill Frisell and classical ensemble the Brodsky Quartet.
  • Elvis Costello Relationships:
  • Bebe Buell - Ex-significant Other
  • Cait O'Riordan - Ex-wife
  • Dexter Henry Lorcan - Son
  • Diana Krall - Wife
  • Frank Harlan James - Son
  • Kieran MacManus - Half Brother
  • Liam MacManus - Half Brother
  • Lilian MacManus - Mother
  • Mary Burgoyne - Ex-wife
  • Matthew MacManus - Son
  • Molly Josephine Veronica - Grandmother
  • Ronald MacManus - Father
  • Ronan MacManus - Half Brother
  • Ruari MacManus - Half Brother
  • Elvis Costello Awards:
  • 1998 Grammy: Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals - Winner
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