Elvis Costello and the Attractions

Elvis Costello and the Attractions are a new wave band primarily popular in the eighties. While they only had a few hits, they did garner numerous bestselling albums. One compilation went platinum. Elvis Costello has influenced numerous artists including grunge band Foo Fighters and indie band Radiohead. Costello's real name is Declan McManus. His stage name comes from Elvis Presley's first name and his father's stage name. Weird Al Yankovic parodied Costello with his song I'm So Sick of You.