Bill Black

American bassist (1926–1965)
Person human Q861962
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Bill Black

Summary

Bill Black is a human[1]. Born in Memphis[2], he… he was born on September 17, 1926[3]. He passed away in Memphis[4]. He died on October 21, 1965[5]. He worked as a session musician[6] and bassist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (776 views/month, #7,061 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Bill Black's place of birth was Memphis[2].
  • Bill Black died in Memphis[4].
  • Bill Black was born on September 17, 1926[3].
  • Bill Black died on October 21, 1965[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown[9].
  • Bill Black held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Bill Black's professions included session musician[6].
  • Bill Black worked as a bassist[7].
  • Bill Black's education included a stint at Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School[11].
  • Bill Black received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[12].
  • Bill Black was a member of Bill Black's Combo[13].
  • Bill Black was a member of The Blue Moon Boys[14].
  • Bill Black is recorded as male[15].
  • Bill Black's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Bill Black's genre is rockabilly[17].
  • Bill Black's military branch is recorded as United States Army[18].
  • Bill Black's record label is recorded as Sun Records[19].
  • Bill Black's Commons category is recorded as Bill Black[20].
  • The cause of death was brain cancer[21].
  • Bill Black's family name is recorded as Black[22].
  • Bill Black's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • Bill Black's given name is recorded as Patton[24].
  • Bill Black's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Bill Black's instrument is recorded as bass guitar[26].
  • Bill Black's instrument is recorded as double bass[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Memphis[2], Bill Black… he was born on September 17, 1926[3].

Education

Bill Black's education included a stint at Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include session musician[6] and bassist[7].

Recognition

Bill Black received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[12].

Death and Burial

Bill Black died on October 21, 1965[5]. He passed away in Memphis[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[21]. He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown[9].

Why It Matters

Bill Black ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (776 views/month, #7,061 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Bill Black born?

Bill Black's place of birth was Memphis[2].

Where did Bill Black die?

Bill Black died in Memphis[4].

What did Bill Black do for work?

Bill Black worked as session musician[6] and bassist[7].

Where did Bill Black go to school?

Bill Black was educated at Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School[11].

What awards did Bill Black receive?

Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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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    Place of death Memphis
    Copyright representative Broadcast Music, Inc.
    Award received
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