The instrumentals for his debut album, "My Aim Is True" were provided by a band called, Clover. For the album sessions, they were without their lead singer, Huey Lewis.

Through Diana Krall, Jamie Chisholm is related to Elvis Costello.

Has twin sons, Dexter Henry Lorcan and Frank Harlan James, born December 6, 2006, with wife Diana Krall.

Is a big fan of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys.

Attended the special dinner at Sony Studios in Los Angeles to honor the singer and activist Sting as MusiCares 2004 Person of the Year. The evening celebrated Sting`s contribution to popular music and honored his charitable work with Amnesty International and the Rainforest Foundation. Other stars in attendance included Kylie Minogue, Elton John & Dido. (6th February 2004).

May 2003 - announced engagement to Canadian jazz singer, Diana Krall.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the `Elvis Costello and the Attractions`) on 10 March 2003.

Lead singer and guitarist of `Elvis Costello and the Attractions`.

Plays the guitar, harmonica and piano.

Son of Ross MacManus

n addition to recordings as "Elvis Costello" (often backed by The Attractions), has recorded music as "Declan MacManus", "Napoleon Dynamite & The Royal Guard", "The Coward Brothers" (with T-Bone Burnett), "Nick Lowe & His Sound", "The Emotional Toothpaste" and "The Imposter".

Legally changed name to Elvis Costello in 1977, then to Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus in 1986. Post-1986, he used both names for professional purposes, though he usually performed under the Costello moniker. "Aloysius" was not one of his original middle names.

Spouse: Diana Krall (6 December 2003 - present) 2 children; Cait O`Riordan (16 May 1986 - 2002) (divorced); Mary Burgoyne (November 1974 - ?) (divorced) 1 child