Elvis Costello
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Elvis Costello
Summary
Elvis Costello is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on August 25, 1954[3]. He worked as a singer[4], guitarist[5], songwriter[6], record producer[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,885 views/month, #4,181 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Elvis Costello was born in London[2].
- Elvis Costello was born on August 25, 1954[3].
- Elvis Costello was born on August 25, 1955[10].
- Elvis Costello's father was Ross McManus[11].
- Among Elvis Costello's spouses was Diana Krall[12].
- Elvis Costello held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
- English was Elvis Costello's native language[14].
- Elvis Costello's professions included singer[4].
- Elvis Costello's professions included guitarist[5].
- Elvis Costello worked as a songwriter[6].
- Elvis Costello's professions included record producer[7].
- Elvis Costello's professions included composer[8].
- Elvis Costello worked as a musician[15].
- Elvis Costello's education included a stint at St Mark's Catholic School[16].
- Elvis Costello was educated at St Francis Xavier's College[17].
- Elvis Costello received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[18].
- Elvis Costello received the Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting[19].
- Elvis Costello received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[20].
- Elvis Costello was a member of Elvis Costello & the Attractions[21].
- Elvis Costello is recorded as male[22].
- Elvis Costello's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Elvis Costello's genre is rock music[24].
- Elvis Costello's genre is new wave[25].
- Elvis Costello's genre is punk rock[26].
- Elvis Costello's record label is recorded as Warner Bros. Records[27].
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Origins and Family
Elvis Costello's place of birth was London[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 25, 1954[3] and August 25, 1955[10]. His father was Ross McManus[11]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at St Mark's Catholic School[16], a secondary school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1960[30] and St Francis Xavier's College[17], a secondary school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1842[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[4], guitarist[5], songwriter[6], record producer[7], composer[8], and musician[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[18], a music museum[34], in United States[35], founded in 1983[36]; Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting[19]; and Officer of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38].
Personal Life
Elvis Costello was married to Diana Krall[12].
Why It Matters
Elvis Costello ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,885 views/month, #4,181 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He has been cited as an influence by Lenny Kravitz[41], a guitarist[42], b. 1964[43], of United States[44], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[45]; Foo Fighters[46], a rock band[47], founded in 1995[48]; Bridgit Mendler[49], a singer[50], b. 1992[51], of United States[52], specialised in music composing[53]; Matthew Koma[54], a singer[55], b. 1987[56], of United States[57]; Sum 41[58], a musical group[59], founded in 1996[60]; and Smash Mouth[61], a rock band[62], in United States[63], founded in 1994[64].
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[11].
Who was Elvis Costello married to?
Elvis Costello's spouses include Diana Krall[12].
What did Elvis Costello do for work?
Elvis Costello worked as singer[4], guitarist[5], songwriter[6], record producer[7], and composer[8].
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[41], Foo Fighters[46], Bridgit Mendler[49], and Matthew Koma[54].