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The Attractions | |
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| Origin | UK |
| Genres | New wave |
| Years active | 1977–1986, 1994–1996 |
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| Past members | Elvis Costello Steve Nieve Bruce Thomas Pete Thomas |
The Attractions were an English backing band for the English new wave musician Elvis Costello between 1977 and 1986, and again from 1994 to 1996. They consisted of Steve Nieve (keyboards), 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.
They have been called one of the best backing bands in rock history.[1][2][3]
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- ^ Troper, Morgan (5 February 2021). "Between the Grooves: Elvis Costello – 'This Year's Model'". PopMatters. pp. 1–12. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ Mendelsohn, Jason; Klinger, Eric (27 April 2012). "Counterbalance No. 79: Elvis Costello's 'This Year's Model'". PopMatters. Archived from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2022.