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    What is Elvis Costello's real name?

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  • 2. 

    What backing band played on "My Aim Is True"?

    • Clover

    • Crimson

    • Cowl

    • Bread

    Correct Answer
    A. Clover
    Explanation
    Clover is the correct answer because they served as the backing band on Elvis Costello's album "My Aim Is True." They provided the instrumental support and played alongside Costello during the recording of the album.

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    Which British record company helped launch the career of Elvis Costello?

    • Emi

    • Stiff Records

    • Innerscope Records

    • Electra Uk

    Correct Answer
    A. Stiff Records
    Explanation
    Stiff Records is the correct answer because it is a British record company that played a significant role in launching the career of Elvis Costello. Stiff Records signed Costello in the late 1970s and released his debut album "My Aim Is True" in 1977, which received critical acclaim and helped establish him as a prominent figure in the punk and new wave music scenes. Stiff Records continued to support Costello throughout his early career, releasing several more successful albums and contributing to his rise to fame.

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  • 4. 

    Who played piano in Elvis Costello's band "The Attractions"?

    • Steve Nieve

    • Huey Lewis

    • Bruce Thomas

    • Pete Thomas

    Correct Answer
    A. Steve Nieve
    Explanation
    Steve Nieve is the correct answer because he is known for playing piano in Elvis Costello's band "The Attractions". He has been a long-time collaborator with Costello and has contributed to many of his albums and live performances. Nieve's piano playing has been a distinctive element of the band's sound, making him the most likely choice among the given options.

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    What song got Elvis Costello banned from "Saturday Night Live" for 12 years?

    • Radio Radio

    • Alison

    • Living In Paradise

    • Pump It Up

    Correct Answer
    A. Radio Radio
    Explanation
    Elvis Costello's song "Radio Radio" got him banned from "Saturday Night Live" for 12 years. This song was not originally scheduled to be performed on the show, but Costello decided to switch to it at the last minute. The lyrics of the song criticize the commercialization and control of the music industry, which was seen as controversial by the show's producers. As a result, Costello was banned from appearing on the show again until 1989.

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    Who was the first artist to cover Elvis Costello in the US?

    • Linda Ronstadt

    • Emmylou Harris

    • Blondie

    • The Ramones

    Correct Answer
    A. Linda Ronstadt
    Explanation
    Linda Ronstadt was the first artist to cover Elvis Costello in the US. This means that she was the first to perform a rendition or interpretation of one of Costello's songs. This suggests that Ronstadt recognized Costello's talent and chose to showcase his music to a wider audience. Ronstadt's cover of Costello's song likely helped to popularize his music in the US and introduced him to new fans.

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  • 7. 

    Which Elvis Costello and The Attractions album came out first?

    • My Aim Is True

    • Punch The Clock

    • Out Of Our Idiot

    • Get Happy!!

    Correct Answer
    A. My Aim Is True
    Explanation
    My Aim Is True is the correct answer because it was the debut album released by Elvis Costello and The Attractions in 1977. It gained critical acclaim and marked the beginning of Costello's successful career in the punk and new wave genres. Punch The Clock, Out Of Our Idiot, and Get Happy!! were released in subsequent years.

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  • 8. 

    When was Elvis Costello & the Attractions inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

    • 2005

    • 2004

    • 2003

    • 2002

    Correct Answer
    A. 2003
    Explanation
    Elvis Costello & the Attractions were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.

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