Elvis Costello - Musicians

"Elvis Costello" (born "Declan Patrick MacManus"His full given name is often listed as "Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus"; however, Aloysius was not one of his names at birth, being added years later, around the time of the release of "King of America" (typically, it was a tongue-in-cheek gesture, Aloysius being one of the middle names of the character played by doomed English comic Tony Hancock in "Hancock's Half Hour"). At that time he also toyed with the idea of dropping his stage name Elvis Costello, in favour of performing under his real name Declan MacManus. August 25, 1954) is an English ....more

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Album Review: Elvis Costello and the Imposters – ‘Momofuku’

May 23, 2008, 13:10 GMT

The dedication on Elvis Costello’s latest album reads “Remembering Momofuku Ando (1910-2007), he fed those who study.” If you don’t know, Ando was the inventor of the ramen noodle and as Costello points out has been the gastronomical savior of many a poor college student. ... more

Elvis Costello keeps rocking with “best of” collection, tour and digital premiere

Apr 11, 2007, 16:57 GMT

On May 1st, Hip-O/Universal Music Enterprises will release ‘The Best Of Elvis Costello: The First 10 Years’ - a rock-themed collection of hits, key album tracks, b-sides and previously unreleased rarities. ... more

Album Review: Anne Sofie Von Otter - 'I Let the Music Speak'

Dec 16, 2006, 13:18 GMT

Anne Sofie Von Otter is a mezzo-soprano from Sweden who is primarily known for performing in operas and concert recitals. What you may not know about her or suspected is that she is an ABBA fan. ... more

Costello and Krall welcome twin sons

Dec 9, 2006, 23:35 GMT

Elvis Costello and Diane Krall are welcoming the newest additions to their family, their two newborn twin sons. ... more

Elvis Costello and The Brooklyn Philharmonic

Jun 28, 2004, 4:58 GMT

On Saturday July 17th, Elvis Costello will debut his first full length orchestral work, ll Sogno as part of Lincoln Center's Festival 2004. This will be the only time to hear the piece before its Fall CD release. The concert will be performed in Avery Hall at 8pm by the Brooklyn Philharmonic. Fans will also experience never before heard arrangements by Costello. For more information and tickets visit www.lincolncenter.org ... more

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