Stage Name Stories: Elvis Costello
Born: Declan Patrick McManusWhat's in a Name: Originally performed as D.P. Costello, using his great-grandmother's surname (not inspired by the American comedian Lou Costello). Costello later took his manager's advice and adopted the first name Elvis. Further confusing the matter, he legally added Aloysius to his given name in the '80s
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DJ Beatboxat 2-29-2008
Everything means less zero.....
Marc A Foglemanat 3-01-2008
E.C. is a fantastic songwriter. DJ, his songs make you think, if you were capable. He's written some of the best bass lines in rock and has worked with most of the biggest names in music. If you don't get it, you don't get it. But that's your fault, not his.
Jenniferat 12-29-2008
I saw Elvis Costello live this summer and he blew me away. I thought he was incredible! I now consider myself an EC fan.
cardvldg1986at 4-25-2009
i don't know but i think i read his mother named him after the king himself,could be wrong!!