Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello is the stage name of English singer-songwriter Declan MacManus, known for his prolific output across rock, new wave, punk, and pop since the late 1970s.
His work with the Attractions produced albums like *My Aim Is True* and *Armed Forces*.
The name evokes cerebral, genre-crossing musicianship: He's going for an Elvis Costello vibe with those horn-rimmed glasses.
Vocal music performer
- songwriterOne who composes music
- composerCreator of musical works
- guitaristOne who plays six strings
- performerOne who entertains audiences
producer · vocalist · arranger · bandleader · recording artist · albums · touring · concerts
Experimental rock after '77
- synthpopElectronic keyboard-based music genre
- 1980sFourth-to-last twentieth-century decade
- MTVYouth-oriented video network
- angularSharp-edged or rawboned
mod · Talking Heads · Blondie · The Cars · power pop · skinny tie · alternative · college radio
Verbal wit techniques
- witClever, inventive humor
- poetryMetrical literary composition
- metaphorImplied identity comparison
- imageryVivid descriptive language
narrative · alliteration · irony · satire · clever · literate · verbose · acerbic
Unverified traditional tale
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- seminalFoundational and influential
- classicOf lasting excellence
timeless · innovator · cult figure · idol · benchmark · distinctive · recognizable · celebrated
singer
Vocal music performer
- songwriterOne who composes music
- composerCreator of musical works
- guitaristOne who plays six strings
performer · producer · vocalist · arranger · bandleader · recording artist · albums · touring · concerts · stage
post-punk
Experimental rock after '77
- synthpopElectronic keyboard-based music genre
- 1980sFourth-to-last twentieth-century decade
- MTVYouth-oriented video network
angular · mod · Talking Heads · Blondie · The Cars · power pop · skinny tie · alternative · college radio · underground
wordplay
Verbal wit techniques
imagery · narrative · alliteration · irony · satire · clever · literate · verbose · acerbic · biting
legend
Unverified traditional tale
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- seminalFoundational and influential
classic · timeless · innovator · cult figure · idol · benchmark · distinctive · recognizable · celebrated · acclaimed
spectacles
Corrective eyewear worn daily
retro · dapper · quirky · nerdy · angular · fashion · vintage · sartorial · trademark · recognizable
- 1977Star Wars, Saturday Night Fever, disco, punk rock, Sex Pistols
- glasses wearersnerd, bookworm, geek, optometrist, Harry Potter
- Heartthrobsheartthrob, heartthrobs, James Dean, Rudolph Valentino, Leonardo DiCaprio
- Pop StarsTaylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Katy Perry
- Power PopCheap Trick, The Knack, Badfinger, 20/20, power pop
- Rock MemoirsKeith Richards, Patti Smith, Pete Townshend, Bruce Springsteen, Carole King
Elvis CostelloTed Nugent
Kid Rock · Toby Keith · Lynyrd Skynyrd · Meat Loaf · Journey
Elvis CostelloAC/DC
Attracted to both sexes
Ramones · formulaic · one-trick pony · ZZ Top · Tom Petty
Elvis CostelloDavid Lee Roth
Tommy Lee · Bon Jovi · Jon Bon Jovi · Robert Plant · Mick Jagger