Alan Vega

American singer (1938–2016)
Person human Q726280
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Alan Vega

Summary

Alan Vega is a human[1]. He was born in Brooklyn[2]. He was born on June 23, 1938[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on July 16, 2016[5]. He worked as a singer[6], painter[7], musician[8], and sculptor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,095 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alan Vega was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • Alan Vega passed away in New York City[4].
  • Alan Vega was born on June 23, 1938[3].
  • Alan Vega died on July 16, 2016[5].
  • Alan Vega held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Alan Vega's professions included singer[6].
  • Alan Vega worked as a painter[7].
  • Alan Vega's professions included musician[8].
  • Alan Vega worked as a sculptor[9].
  • Alan Vega's field of work was music[12].
  • Alan Vega was educated at Brooklyn College[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Alan Vega is Frankie Teardrop[14].
  • Alan Vega was a member of Suicide[15].
  • Alan Vega was a member of Art Workers' Coalition[16].
  • Alan Vega is recorded as male[17].
  • Alan Vega's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Alan Vega's genre is punk rock[19].
  • Alan Vega's record label is recorded as Celluloid Records[20].
  • Alan Vega's record label is recorded as Blast First[21].
  • Alan Vega's record label is recorded as Elektra[22].
  • Alan Vega's record label is recorded as ZE Records[23].
  • Alan Vega's family name is recorded as Vega[24].
  • Alan Vega's given name is recorded as Alan[25].
  • Alan Vega's work location is recorded as New York City[26].
  • Alan Vega's instrument is recorded as voice[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alan Vega was born in Brooklyn[2]. He was born on June 23, 1938[3].

Education

Alan Vega was educated at Brooklyn College[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], painter[7], musician[8], and sculptor[9]. Alan Vega's field of work was music[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alan Vega is Frankie Teardrop[14].

Death and Burial

Alan Vega died on July 16, 2016[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Alan Vega ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,095 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Alan Vega born?

Born in Brooklyn[2], Alan Vega…

Where did Alan Vega die?

Alan Vega died in New York City[4].

What did Alan Vega do for work?

Alan Vega worked as singer[6], painter[7], musician[8], and sculptor[9].

Where did Alan Vega go to school?

Alan Vega was educated at Brooklyn College[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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