Now the Liverpool FC fan is coming back to Liverpool next Wednesday with his band the Imposters and, he says, diehard fans can have high expectations.
"I can do much more with this group and also we have 25 years of experience," he insists.. "It's not just about youthful, nervous energy, attractive as that is for the first little while, it isn't as multi-dimensional.
"I think we are a 10 times better band than the Attractions ever were. That's my view. I know some people would disagree because they are sentimental about it. I know it is true."
* Elvis Costello is at the Royal Court next Wednesday.
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