Archie Roach
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Archie Roach
Summary
Archie Roach is a human[1]. Born in Mooroopna[2], he… he was born on January 8, 1956[3]. He passed away in Warrnambool[4]. He died on July 30, 2022[5]. He worked as a composer[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], guitarist[9], and recording artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (396 views/month, #6,873 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Archie Roach was born in Mooroopna[2].
- Archie Roach passed away in Warrnambool[4].
- Archie Roach was born on January 8, 1956[3].
- Archie Roach died on July 30, 2022[5].
- Among Archie Roach's spouses was Ruby Hunter[12].
- Archie Roach held citizenship in Australia[13].
- Archie Roach is identified as part of the Gunditjmara people ethnic group[14].
- Archie Roach is identified as part of the Bundjalung ethnic group[15].
- Archie Roach worked as a composer[6].
- Archie Roach's professions included singer[7].
- Archie Roach's professions included songwriter[8].
- Archie Roach worked as a guitarist[9].
- Archie Roach worked as a recording artist[10].
- Archie Roach received the Member of the Order of Australia[16].
- Archie Roach received the Don Banks Music Award[17].
- Archie Roach received the ARIA Hall of Fame[18].
- Archie Roach received the Companion of the Order of Australia[19].
- Archie Roach was a member of The Black Arm Band[20].
- Archie Roach is recorded as male[21].
- Archie Roach's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Archie Roach's genre is alternative rock[23].
- Archie Roach's record label is recorded as Mushroom Records[24].
- Archie Roach's record label is recorded as Mana Music[25].
- Archie Roach's record label is recorded as Liberation Music[26].
- Archie Roach's discography is recorded as Archie Roach discography[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: AU[29]
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Began / founded: 1956-01-08[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2022-07-30[31]
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Genre(s): alternative rock, singer-songwriter[32]
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Community tags: alternative rock, australian indigenous, roots, singer-songwriter, world music[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: bf4f57a2-5a76-4a77-be5d-1a00394d7213[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Archie Roach's place of birth was Mooroopna[2]. He was born on January 8, 1956[3]. Ethnic identities include Gunditjmara people[14], an ethnic group[35], in Australia[36] and Bundjalung[15], an ethnic group[37], in Australia[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], guitarist[9], and recording artist[10].
Recognition
Awards received include Member of the Order of Australia[16], a grade of an order[39], in Australia[40]; Don Banks Music Award[17], a music award[41], in Australia[42]; ARIA Hall of Fame[18], an award[43], in Australia[44], founded in 1988[45]; and Companion of the Order of Australia[19], a grade of an order[46], in Australia[47].
Personal Life
Among Archie Roach's spouses was Ruby Hunter[12].
Death and Burial
Archie Roach died on July 30, 2022[5]. He died in Warrnambool[4].
Why It Matters
Archie Roach ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (396 views/month, #6,873 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Archie Roach born?
Archie Roach's place of birth was Mooroopna[2].
Where did Archie Roach die?
Archie Roach died in Warrnambool[4].
Who was Archie Roach married to?
Archie Roach's spouses include Ruby Hunter[12].
What did Archie Roach do for work?
Archie Roach worked as composer[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], guitarist[9], and recording artist[10].
What awards did Archie Roach receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of Australia[16], Don Banks Music Award[17], ARIA Hall of Fame[18], and Companion of the Order of Australia[19].