Elvis Costello
UK
Born: 25 August 1954
Years Active: 70, 80, 90, 2000
Styles: Punk/New Wave, New Wave, Pub Rock, Rock & Roll/Roots, British Punk, Punk, College Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Pop/Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Contemporary Folk, Singer/Songwriter
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When Elvis Costello's first record was released in 1977, his bristling cynicism and anger linked him with the punk and new wave explosion. A cursory listen to My Aim Is True proves that the main connection that Costello had with the punks was his unbridled passion; he tore through rock's back pages taking whatever he wanted, as well as borrowing from country, Tin Pan Alley pop, reggae, and many other musical genres. Over his career, that musical eclecticism distinguished Costello's records as much as his fiercely literate lyrics. Because he sup...
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