Elvis Costello

Box set features collaborations with legendary composer, including previously unreleased songs and newly recorded material.

British artist was forced to take a new direction and ended up with something he "liked better."

It led to one of the most famous musical moments in the show's history.

He admits he wasn’t going to accept elevation for services to music.

Thirteen-date road trip takes place from July to August.

Discussion about album sounds was revelation to English artist.

With the remastered and expanded edition of his 1989 Flowers in the Dirt LP less than a month away, Paul McCartney has posted one of the set's bonus tracks.

He had, of course, previously been a regular musical guest on the 'Late Show.'

The Who will close out their U.S. tour on Feb. 28 with a special intimate concert at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. Dubbed "Who Cares," the show will benefit their Teen Cancer America charity and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Elvis Costello and the Imposters will serve as the opening act for the evening.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Gene Simmons Age: 63 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Actor Known For: Being “the demon” in the rock group Kiss on hits such as ‘Detroit Rock City’ and ‘Rock and Roll All Nite,’ his freakishly long tongue, and his reality show ‘Gene Simmons Family Jewels’