The Attractions , The Imposters, Diana Krall , Burt Bacharach , Brodsky Quartet , Nick Lowe , Madness , The Strokes , The Specials , Squeeze , Website Elvis Costello.com Notable instruments Fender Jazzmaster Fender Telecaster Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus , 25 August 1954) is an English singer-songwriter. He