Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello Bio

Elvis Costello is an English singer, songwriter, composer, author, and actor born in London, England on August 25, 1954. In 1977 he released his debut studio album titled My Aim Is True. After the release of his first album, he formed the band The Attractions as his backing band. The band toured and recorded together for almost a decade before splitting in 1986. The group reformed in 1994 and were together until 1996. The group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. Costello has released a number of albums as a solo artist and with groups, including This Year’s Model, Armed Forces, Almost Blue, Trust, Punch the Clock, King of America, Blood & Chocolate, Goodbye Cruel World, Spike, Brutal Youth, Kojak Variety, When I Was Cruel, North, The Delivery Man, The River in Reverse and many more. In 1979 he made his acting debut in the film Americathon and has since had roles in the films and shows Scully, The Bullshitters, Spice World, 200 Cigarettes, Delirious, I Love Your Work, 30 Rock, Treme, De-Lovely and others. Costello published his first book in 1980 titled A Singing Dictionary. He has also released the books, Everyday I Write the Song and Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink.