Elvis Costello reveals cancer diagnosis, cancels tour dates

[jpak]

Source: Portland Press Herald

Elvis Costello canceled the six remaining shows of his summer European tour with his band, the Imposters, on Friday, revealing that he had undergone surgery for a “small but very aggressive cancerous malignancy” and recovery required his full attention.

The 63-year-old singer released a statement via his website. He said he had received the diagnosis from his doctor six weeks ago and, upon learning that surgery recommended three to four weeks of recovery, was delighted to continue with the tour as scheduled.

“It was impossible to judge how this advisory would line up with the demands on a traveling musician, playing 90-minute to 2-hour plus performances on a nightly basis but by the time we reached the Edinburgh Playhouse, I was almost fooled into thinking that normal service had been resumed,” he wrote.

In late June, Costello canceled two concerts citing recovery issues.

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[Solly Mack]

1. :(

[jpak]

3. ...

[Solly Mack]

5. ...

I am hoping for the best for him.

[area51]

27. Accidents Will Happen

is my favorite Elvis Costello song.

[TexasBushwhacker]

17. my favorite

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The director of Grace of My Heart wanted an original song that sounded Brill Building-esque. She got Elvis to collaborate with Burt Bacharach. they had such a good time working together they did a whole album together and it's WONDERFUL.

[Solly Mack]

18. Thanks!

Listening is good.

[bucolic_frolic]

2. I recognize the name but have never heard him

had a chance to see him in the early 80s. didn't know who he was then either.

Wish him a great recovery.

[jpak]

4. more Elvis

[bucolic_frolic]

6. Thanks

I think. Not my cuppa tea I guess

[jpak]

7. 1978 sorta New Wave UK

But not.

Collaborated with many many many musicians.

[bucolic_frolic]

10. They used his song on the History Detectives

as far as I know. But you know I'm sort of pop culture light. Very light.

The musicians in my family never made any sense to me, they tried to get me to play an instrument but I would never practice.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

16. I saw him in 1978 w the Attractions. Again in 1980 at Heatwave Festival

The Heatwave Festival was an incredible show. He was top of the bill at night, followed only by a weaker act to help clear out the crowds with less of a rush.

Vladymir Rogov (opening artist) with his band ARKITEX (not on poster)
Teenage Head (not on poster)
BB Gabor (not on poster)
Holly and the Italians (not on the poster)
Rockpile featuring Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe
The Rumour without Graham Parker (just after he'd gone solo) (not on poster)
The B-52's
Talking Heads (at sundown)
The Pretenders
Elvis Costello and the Attractions
The Kings

The Clash were booked, but could not make it for one reason or another.

[flibbitygiblets]

29. Probably my fave EC song, along with "Watching the Detectives"

That whole album "My Aim is True" is incredible though. Always makes me want to get up and dance.

[MarianJack]

8. He and his wife Diana Krall,...

...are two of my favorites.

My best wishes to Elvis. As a 30 year survivor I know that he can pull through.

RESIST!

[unblock]

9. He's a musician's musician. Never cares about pop charts

Remarkably talented, versatile, interesting, adventurous.

[Freddie]

13. All of those things

And incredibly prolific. I consider myself a huge fan and have seen him in concert maybe 5 times in the past few years (he tours a lot) and he always manages to throw in a song I never heard before. His recent autobiography is quite a read.
Get well soon Elvis. Your music makes my life better.

[unblock]

15. Yes, he cranks them out at the pace of the beatles

But the Beatles knew each other really well, all four of them wrote songs, etc.

Elvis cranks them out with different people he's never played with before and completely different styles.

[musette_sf]

11. It's not your time to go, yet, Declan

Stick around awhile

And thanks for doing this for our friend's memory:

[GulfCoast66]

12. Been my favorite since 1980.

Hope he recovers quickly.

[barbtries]

14. i periodically check to see when he'll be in NC

because i never saw him perform yet. hope he beats it.

this song is about his grandma who had alzheimers

[redstateblues]

19. His unfortunate racist remarks about Ray Charles will go with him

Till the end. For those who are unaware google Elvis Costello Ray Charles.

[redstateblues]

20. Bonnie Bramlett cold cocked him when he said Ray Charles

Was nothing but a n****r.

[BigmanPigman]

21. Hey, it is NOT all gloom and doom.

From what he writes he had a male related cancer, I can only guess that it involved his prostate. It seems like his doctor is pretty damn good and Elvis actually listened to his advice.

"While Costello did not reveal any specifics regarding his diagnosis, he did close with a request for his male fans, urging them to talk to their friends."

“You’ll find you are not alone — seek your doctor’s advice if you are in doubt or when it is timely and act as swiftly as you may in these matters. It may save your life,” he wrote.

“Believe me, it is better than playing roulette,” Costello added.

Costello’s statement is available to read in full on his website.

I think it sounds like good news! Both he and his doctors are on tip of it.

[C Moon]

22. +1

[Kali]

23. Or his testicles.

[BigmanPigman]

24. Yes, something in the male genitalia area

I pressume. If he has good doctors and follows their instructions I am sure he will be one of the lucky ones.

[workinclasszero]

25. I saw Elvis in Detroit around 77..great concert, great artist, great song writer

The man wrote some awesome songs. Get well soon Elvis.

[chillfactor]

26. I am a cancer survivor.....

Costello can beat this too. Bless him!

[Blazesweetie]

28. Wishing him a quick and full recovery -

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he is one of my favorites.

and this one

Hard to pick just two.