Ross MacManus

Ross MacManus
Birth nameRonald Patrick Ross McManus
Born20 October 1927
Birkenhead, Cheshire, England
Died24 November 2011(2011-11-24) (aged 84)
England
Years active1950–2011
Formerly ofJoe Loss
Elvis Costello
Francis Platt

Ronald Patrick Ross McManus (20 October 1927 – 24 November 2011),[1][2] known as Ross MacManus, was an English musician, singer and trumpet player of Irish descent. He performed with Joe Loss and his orchestra. He was the father of Elvis Costello (born Declan MacManus).

  1. ^ "it is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of ross macmanus at the age of 84 - Yellow Press". Elvis Costello. 25 November 2011. Archived from the original on 11 March 2016. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Obituary: Ross MacManus". The Times. 26 November 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2011.