Alan Wilson

American musician (1943-1970)
Person human Q719520
Alan Wilson
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Alan Wilson

Summary

Alan Wilson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on July 4, 1943[3]. He passed away in Topanga[4]. He died on September 3, 1970[5]. He worked as a singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], and guitarist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,628 views/month, #6,159 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Boston[2], Alan Wilson…
  • Alan Wilson died in Topanga[4].
  • Alan Wilson was born on July 4, 1943[3].
  • Alan Wilson died on September 3, 1970[5].
  • Alan Wilson held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Alan Wilson's professions included singer[6].
  • Alan Wilson's professions included singer-songwriter[7].
  • Alan Wilson's professions included guitarist[8].
  • Alan Wilson was educated at Arlington High School[11].
  • Alan Wilson was a member of Canned Heat[12].
  • Alan Wilson is recorded as male[13].
  • Alan Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Alan Wilson's genre is blues rock[15].
  • Alan Wilson's record label is recorded as Liberty Records[16].
  • Alan Wilson is part of 27 Club[17].
  • Alan Wilson's Commons category is recorded as Alan Wilson (musician)[18].
  • The cause of death was drug overdose[19].
  • Alan Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson[20].
  • Alan Wilson's given name is recorded as Alan[21].
  • Alan Wilson's instrument is recorded as guitar[22].
  • Alan Wilson's instrument is recorded as harmonica[23].
  • Alan Wilson's instrument is recorded as voice[24].
  • Alan Wilson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Alan Wilson's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Alan Christie Wilson'}[26].
  • Alan Wilson's start of work period is recorded as 1960[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alan Wilson's place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on July 4, 1943[3].

Education

Alan Wilson's education included a stint at Arlington High School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], and guitarist[8].

Death and Burial

Alan Wilson died on September 3, 1970[5]. He passed away in Topanga[4]. The cause of death was drug overdose[19].

Why It Matters

Alan Wilson ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,628 views/month, #6,159 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Alan Wilson born?

Alan Wilson's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did Alan Wilson die?

Alan Wilson died in Topanga[4].

What did Alan Wilson do for work?

Alan Wilson worked as singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], and guitarist[8].

Where did Alan Wilson go to school?

Alan Wilson was educated at Arlington High School[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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