Biography - A Short Wiki
Check out the time and place of Elvis Costello's birth and a lot of more information!
Declan Patrick MacManus is a famous songwriter and singer who has won several awards until now. He has been one of the greatest artists of all time as per ROLLING STONE. His debut album, MY AIM IS TRUE, was released in 1977, which is critically acclaimed worldwide. His second album was THIS YEAR’S MODEL got released in 1978. All of his first three albums got into one of the greatest albums lists of all time. He has also written several songs along with other writers.
Career Highlights
Read about Elvis Costello's career and accomplishments in the following section.
His first song, LESS THAN ZERO, was released on 25th March in 1977, and his debut album, MY AIM IS TRUE, was also released in the same year, which became successful. In the year 1978, another album got released titled THIS YEAR’S MODEL. His third album got released in the year 1979 titled ARMED FORCES. His song, OLIVER’S ARMY, ranked on one of the highest chart singles.
Family and Personal Life
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He got married to Mary Burgoyne in the year 1974 and had a son named Matthew. He got into a relationship with Bebe Buell, and she was also his inspiration behind some songs. In the year 1985, he got into a relationship with Cait O’Riordan. Both of them married in 1986, but their marriage ended in divorce in 2002.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Diana Krall |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Matthew, Dexter, Frank Harlan) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Declan Patrick MacManus |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 68 years |
| Date of Birth | August 25, 1954 |
| Place of Birth | Paddington, London |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.7 m, 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | 73 kg, 161 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $80 million |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Height, Weight, and Age
Elvis Costello's height is pretty average measuring 1.7 m. Elvis Costello weighs 73 kg. Being born on August 25, 1954, translates to an age of 68 years as of todays date (June 11, 2023).
Quotes
I’d been to Memphis before, but we stayed out of Memphis early on in the late 70s for obvious reasons. People were very sensitive about Elvis Presley, and my stage name obviously would be provocative to some people in that area at that time.
Elvis Costello
There’s no such thing as an original sin.
Elvis Costello
I used to be disgusted; now I try to be amused.
Elvis Costello
And obviously, when I started out, I had a little bit more curiosity than some, and went seeking out the original artists, or in some cases searching up country music.
Elvis Costello
And over the last ten years, after my work with the Brodsky Quartet, I had the opportunity to write arrangements for chamber group, chamber orchestra, jazz orchestra, symphony orchestra even.
Elvis Costello
