Bill Wyman
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Summary
Bill Wyman was born on October 24, 1936[1], in Lewisham[2]. He has worked as an anthropologist[3], archaeologist[4], guitarist[5], composer[6], and bandleader[7]. He ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,706 views/month, #3,375 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: London[9]
- Spouse: Suzanne Wyman[10]
- Child: Stephen Wyman[11], Jessica Wyman[12], Katherine Wyman[13], Matilda Wyman[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Occupation: photographer[17], inventor[18], film producer[19], record producer[20], songwriter[21], rock singer[22], rock musician[23], bass guitarist[24], musician[25]
- Field of work: music[26], rock music[27], bass guitar performance[28]
- Educated at: Langley Park School for Boys[29]
- Award received: Silver Clef Award[30]
- Member of: Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings[31], Willie and the Poor Boys[32], All-Stars[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Genre: rock music[35], rock and roll[36], blues rock[37], swing[38], rhythm and blues[39], skiffle[40]
- Military branch: Royal Air Force[41]
- Record label: Bertelsmann Music Group[42]
- Commons category: Bill Wyman[43]
- Residence: Bury St Edmunds[44], Saint-Paul-de-Vence[45]
- Family name: Perks[46], Wyman[47]
- Given name: William[48], George[49]
- Significant event: Altamont Free Concert[50]
- Official website: http://www.billwyman.com/[51]
- Topic's main category: Category:Bill Wyman[52]
- Instrument: bass guitar[53], guitar[54], keyboard instrument[55], double bass[56], bass[57]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[58]
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Country: GB[59]
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Began / founded: 1936-10-24[60]
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Genre(s): rock[61]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, rock[62]
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MusicBrainz ID: 2d33fef2-f1c4-4123-af0e-12fd690b3687[63]
Why It Matters
Bill Wyman has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
FAQs
Where was Bill Wyman born?
Bill Wyman was born in Lewisham[2].
Who was Bill Wyman married to?
Bill Wyman's spouses include Suzanne Wyman[10].
What did Bill Wyman do for work?
Bill Wyman worked as an anthropologist[3], archaeologist[4], guitarist[5], composer[6], and bandleader[7].
Where did Bill Wyman go to school?
Bill Wyman was educated at Langley Park School for Boys[29].
What awards did Bill Wyman receive?
Honors received include Silver Clef Award[30].