Band, 1978-1986
Rock, Alternative and Pop
The Attractions were an English backing band for the English new wave musician Elvis Costello between 1978 and 1986, and again from 1994 through 1996. They consisted of Steve Nieve (keyboards and ukulele), Bruce Thomas (bass guitar), and Pete Thomas (drums). They also released one album (and two associated singles) as an independent entity, without Costello, in 1980.
![]() | Pete Thomas dr *1954 GB |
![]() | Bruce Thomas b, eb *1948 GB |
![]() | Steve Nieve org, p *1958 GB |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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King Of America | The Costello Show Featuring The Attractions And The Confederates | 1986 | Album |
Arms Race | The Attractions | 1980 | Single |
Single Girl | The Attractions | 1980 | Single |
Mad About The Wrong Boy | The Attractions | 1980 | Album |