Elvis Costello
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Summary
Elvis Costello was born on August 25, 1954[1], in London[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], guitarist[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51,635 views/month, #4,181 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 25, 1955[9]
- Father: Ross McManus[10]
- Spouse: Diana Krall[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: musician[14], bandleader[15]
- Educated at: St Mark's Catholic School[16], St Francis Xavier's College[17]
- Award received: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[18], Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting[19], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[20]
- Member of: Elvis Costello & the Attractions[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: rock music[23], new wave[24], punk rock[25]
- Record label: Warner Bros. Records[26], 2 Tone Records[27], Columbia Records[28], Deutsche Grammophon[29], Stiff Records[30]
- Discography: Elvis Costello discography[31]
- Commons category: Elvis Costello[32]
- Unmarried partner: Cait O'Riordan[33]
- Family name: MacManus[34], Costello[35]
- Given name: Declan[36], Patrick[37], Aloysius[38], Elvis[39]
- Pseudonym: Elvis Costello[40]
- Official website: https://elviscostello.com/[41]
- Topic's main category: Category:Elvis Costello[42]
- Commons gallery: Elvis Costello[43]
- Instrument: guitar[44], voice[45], musical keyboard[46]
- Participant in: Live Aid[47]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best New Artist[48], Academy Award for Best Original Song[49]
Why It Matters
Elvis Costello has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Lenny Kravitz[52], a guitarist[53], b. 1964[54], of United States[55], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[56]; Foo Fighters[57], a rock band[58], founded in 1995[59]; Bridgit Mendler[60], a singer[61], b. 1992[62], of United States[63], specialised in music composing[64]; Matthew Koma[65], a singer[66], b. 1987[67], of United States[68]; Sum 41[69], a musical group[70], founded in 1996[71]; and Smash Mouth[72], a rock band[73], in United States[74], founded in 1994[75].
FAQs
Where was Elvis Costello born?
Elvis Costello was born in London[2].
Who were Elvis Costello's parents?
Elvis Costello's father was Ross McManus[10].
Who was Elvis Costello married to?
Elvis Costello's spouses include Diana Krall[11].
What did Elvis Costello do for work?
Elvis Costello worked as a singer[3], guitarist[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], and composer[7].
Where did Elvis Costello go to school?
Elvis Costello was educated at St Mark's Catholic School[16] and St Francis Xavier's College[17].
What awards did Elvis Costello receive?
Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[18], Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting[19], and Officer of the Order of the British Empire[20].
Who did Elvis Costello influence?
Elvis Costello has been cited as an influence by Lenny Kravitz[52], Foo Fighters[57], Bridgit Mendler[60], and Matthew Koma[65].