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Elvis Costello: Biography

Elvis Costello

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:
Ronald MacManus - Father
Lilian MacManus - Mother
Ronan MacManus - Half Brother
Liam MacManus - Half Brother
Kieran MacManus - Half Brother
Ruari MacManus - Half Brother
Mary Burgoyne - Ex-wife
Bebe Buell - Ex-significant Other
Cait O'Riordan - Ex-wife
Matthew MacManus - Son
Diana Krall - Wife
Dexter Henry Lorcan - Son
Frank Harlan James - Son
Molly Josephine Veronica - Grandmother
Elvis Costello Awards:
2003 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Nominee
1998 Grammy: Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals - Winner

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54th Annual Grammy Awards 2012, Diana Krall, Elvis Costello Steve Granitz/WireImage.com

Sting, Elvis Costello Jeff Vespa/WireImage.com

Spectacle, Elvis Costello, Sting, Andy Summers, Stewart Copeland Sally Davies NYC/Chatting Glasses UK Limited

Spectacle, Tony Bennett, Elvis Costello Scott Gries/Sundance Channel

Spectacle, Elvis Costello, Bill Clinton Kevin Mazur/Sundance Channel

Spectacle, Lou Reed, Elvis Costello Theo Wargo/Sundance Channel

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