The Attractions

For the 1988 British television film by Tony Marchant, see ScreenPlay § The Attractions.

The Attractions
Costello and the Attractions in 1979. L–R: Pete Thomas, Elvis Costello, Steve Nieve and Bruce Thomas
Costello and the Attractions in 1979.
L–R: Pete Thomas, Elvis Costello, Steve Nieve and Bruce Thomas
Background information
OriginUK
GenresNew wave
Years active1977–1986, 1994–1996
Labels
Past membersElvis 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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  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.