Ben Watt

British musician (born 1962)
Person human Q2895586
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Ben Watt

Summary

Ben Watt is a human[1]. His place of birth was Marylebone[2]. He was born on December 6, 1962[3]. He worked as a disc jockey[4], record producer[5], composer[6], and singer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,117 views/month, #6,707 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Marylebone[2], Ben Watt…
  • Ben Watt was born on December 6, 1962[3].
  • Ben Watt's father was Tommy Watt[9].
  • Ben Watt's mother was Romany Bain[10].
  • Ben Watt was married to Tracey Thorn[11].
  • Ben Watt held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Ben Watt worked as a disc jockey[4].
  • Ben Watt's professions included record producer[5].
  • Ben Watt's professions included composer[6].
  • Ben Watt's professions included singer[7].
  • Ben Watt was educated at University of Hull[13].
  • Ben Watt was a member of Everything but the Girl[14].
  • Ben Watt is recorded as male[15].
  • Ben Watt's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ben Watt's genre is alternative rock[17].
  • Ben Watt's genre is indie pop[18].
  • Ben Watt's record label is recorded as Cherry Red[19].
  • Ben Watt's Commons category is recorded as Ben Watt[20].
  • Ben Watt's family name is recorded as Watt[21].
  • Ben Watt's given name is recorded as Benjamin[22].
  • Ben Watt's given name is recorded as Brian[23].
  • Ben Watt's given name is recorded as Thomas[24].
  • Ben Watt's official website is recorded as http://benwatt.com/[25].
  • Ben Watt's partner in business or sport is recorded as Tracey Thorn[26].
  • Ben Watt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Ben Watt's place of birth was Marylebone[2]. He was born on December 6, 1962[3]. His father was Tommy Watt[9]. His mother was Romany Bain[10].

Education

Ben Watt was educated at University of Hull[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include disc jockey[4], record producer[5], composer[6], and singer[7].

Personal Life

Ben Watt was married to Tracey Thorn[11].

Why It Matters

Ben Watt ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,117 views/month, #6,707 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Ben Watt born?

Ben Watt was born in Marylebone[2].

Who were Ben Watt's parents?

Ben Watt's father was Tommy Watt[9]. Ben Watt's mother was Romany Bain[10].

Who was Ben Watt married to?

Ben Watt's spouses include Tracey Thorn[11].

What did Ben Watt do for work?

Ben Watt worked as disc jockey[4], record producer[5], composer[6], and singer[7].

Where did Ben Watt go to school?

Ben Watt was educated at University of Hull[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Hull
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Genre alternative rock, indie pop
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