Elvis Costello is a true maestro of musical innovation and an English icon whose artistry defies categorization. As a songwriter, singer, record producer, author, television presenter, and occasional actor, Costello’s boundless talents have shaped the landscape of pop and rock music for many years. His debut album, “My Aim Is True” (1977), remains an iconic masterpiece in pop music. Other albums like “This Year’s Model” (1978) and “Armed Forces” (1979) showcased Costello’s gift and set the blueprints for the burgeoning new wave genre of the time.

During the late ’70s through the early ’80s, every single Costello released soared into the UK Top 30, including the anthemic “Oliver’s Army” (1979), a British classic that sold over 400,000 copies. He consistently dominated the Village Voice Pazz & Jop critics’ poll from the late ’70s to the early 2000s, with albums like “This Year’s Model” (1978) and “Imperial Bedroom” (1982) receiving top honors. His US hit “Veronica” (1989) etched its mark at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Costello has won Grammy awards, Ivor Novello awards, Dutch Edison awards, MTV Video Music Award, BAFTA award, ASCAP Founders award, and even a Gemini award. In 2003, he earned his rightful place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, followed by induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2016.

He continues to share his love of music and life with the world, including his candid memoir “Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink” (2015).