Arthur Russell

American musician (1951-1992)
Person human Q670277
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Summary

Arthur Russell is a human[1]. He was born in Oskaloosa[2]. He was born on May 21, 1951[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on April 4, 1992[5]. He worked as a musician[6], cellist[7], songwriter[8], singer[9], and composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,385 views/month, #6,774 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Oskaloosa[2].
  • Arthur Russell passed away in New York City[4].
  • Arthur Russell was born on May 21, 1951[3].
  • Arthur Russell died on April 4, 1992[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Cemetery[12].
  • Arthur Russell held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Arthur Russell worked as a musician[6].
  • Arthur Russell worked as a cellist[7].
  • Arthur Russell's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Arthur Russell worked as a singer[9].
  • Arthur Russell's professions included composer[10].
  • Arthur Russell's professions included record producer[14].
  • Arthur Russell's education included a stint at Manhattan School of Music[15].
  • Arthur Russell was educated at Columbia University[16].
  • Arthur Russell was a member of Dinosaur L[17].
  • Arthur Russell is recorded as male[18].
  • Arthur Russell's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Arthur Russell's genre is experimental music[20].
  • Arthur Russell's genre is avant-garde music[21].
  • Arthur Russell's genre is disco[22].
  • Arthur Russell's record label is recorded as Rough Trade[23].
  • Arthur Russell's record label is recorded as Soul Jazz Records[24].
  • Arthur Russell's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[25].
  • The cause of death was death from AIDS-related complications[26].
  • Arthur Russell's family name is recorded as Russell[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Arthur Russell's place of birth was Oskaloosa[2]. He was born on May 21, 1951[3].

Education

Educated at Manhattan School of Music[15], a conservatory[28], in United States[29], founded in 1917[30] and Columbia University[16], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1754[33], headquartered in Manhattan[34]. Arthur Russell studied under Yuko Nonomura[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[6], cellist[7], songwriter[8], singer[9], composer[10], and record producer[14].

Death and Burial

Arthur Russell died on April 4, 1992[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was death from AIDS-related complications[26]. Burial took place at Forest Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Arthur Russell ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,385 views/month, #6,774 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

He has been cited as an influence by Okay Kaya[38], a musician[39], b. 1990[40], of United States[41].

FAQs

Where was Arthur Russell born?

Arthur Russell's place of birth was Oskaloosa[2].

Where did Arthur Russell die?

Arthur Russell died in New York City[4].

What did Arthur Russell do for work?

Arthur Russell worked as musician[6], cellist[7], songwriter[8], singer[9], and composer[10].

Where did Arthur Russell go to school?

Arthur Russell was educated at Manhattan School of Music[15] and Columbia University[16].

Who did Arthur Russell influence?

Arthur Russell has been cited as an influence by Okay Kaya[38].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [35] ↑ . mattmarble.net. mattmarble.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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