Anton Fier

American rock drummer and bandleader (1956–2022)
Person human Q589313
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Anton Fier

Summary

Anton Fier is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cleveland[2]. He was born on June 20, 1956[3]. He died in Zurich[4]. He died on September 21, 2022[5]. He worked as a composer[6], drummer[7], and record producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (682 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cleveland[2], Anton Fier…
  • Anton Fier passed away in Zurich[4].
  • Anton Fier was born on June 20, 1956[3].
  • Anton Fier died on September 21, 2022[5].
  • Anton Fier died on September 14, 2022[10].
  • Anton Fier held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Anton Fier's professions included composer[6].
  • Anton Fier's professions included drummer[7].
  • Anton Fier worked as a record producer[8].
  • Anton Fier was a member of The Lounge Lizards[12].
  • Anton Fier was a member of The Feelies[13].
  • Anton Fier was a member of The Golden Palominos[14].
  • Anton Fier is recorded as male[15].
  • Anton Fier's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Anton Fier's genre is experimental rock[17].
  • Anton Fier's record label is recorded as Tzadik Records[18].
  • Anton Fier's record label is recorded as Island Records[19].
  • Anton Fier's Commons category is recorded as Anton Fier[20].
  • Anton Fier's family name is recorded as Fier[21].
  • Anton Fier's given name is recorded as Anton[22].
  • Anton Fier's instrument is recorded as drum kit[23].
  • Anton Fier's described by source is recorded as Anton Fier, Drummer Who Left Stamp on a Downtown Scene, Dies at 66[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Anton Fier's place of birth was Cleveland[2]. He was born on June 20, 1956[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], drummer[7], and record producer[8].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 21, 2022[5] and September 14, 2022[10]. Anton Fier passed away in Zurich[4].

Why It Matters

Anton Fier ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (682 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was Anton Fier born?

Anton Fier was born in Cleveland[2].

Where did Anton Fier die?

Anton Fier died in Zurich[4].

What did Anton Fier do for work?

Anton Fier worked as composer[6], drummer[7], and record producer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . AllMusic. wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . AllMusic. wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . AllMusic. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . stereogum.com. stereogum.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
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    Described by source Anton Fier, Drummer Who Left Stamp on a Downtown Scene, Dies at 66
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