Elvis Costello was born Declan Patrick MacManus on August 25, 1954 in London, England. He is a Grammy award-winning musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. His career spans over 40 years from the 1970s to the present. His first recording was as a background singer for his father's television commercial. His first groups were Rusty, a folk duo, and Flip City. He changed his name to D. P. Costello and later his manager suggested the name Elvis Costello. Through the years he has had numerous hit songs, collaborated with famous musicians, and has worked in various musical genres. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. His book, Unfaithful Music and Disappearing Ink, was published in 2015.
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