Best known for his groundbreaking changes in the style of punk rock and pop music, Elvis Costello is a new wave artist of the 80’s.

Elvis Costello brought many innovations in the field of music often combining the lyrical flavor of other styles with the energy of the punk music.

Childhood & Early Life

Elvis Costello was born as Declan Paris McManus on August 25, 1954. His birthplace is Paddington, London, UK. Costello’s father was a musician named Ross McManus, and his mother Lilian Alda was a record store owner. Born to parents whose lives centered on music, Elvis Costello was inclined to pursue music at an early age.

Education

Elvis Costello studied high school at the Hounslow Secondary Modern School, and then later at St. Mark’s Catholic Secondary School. He finished his education at the St. Xavier’s college.