Billy Bang
American musician (1947–2011)
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Summary
Billy Bang was born on September 20, 1947[1], in Mobile[2]. He died on April 11, 2011[3], in Harlem[4]. He worked as a jazz musician[5], composer[6], violinist[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Woodlawn Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Member of: Sirone Bang Ensemble[12], Billy Bang Quintet[13], Billy Bang Sextet[14], Billy Bang Quartet[15], William Hooker / Billy Bang Duo[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Genre: jazz[18]
- Record label: Black Saint[19], CIMP[20]
- Discography: Billy Bang discography[21]
- Commons category: Billy Bang[22]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[23]
- Participated in conflict: Vietnam War[24]
- Family name: Walker[25]
- Given name: William[26], Vincent[27]
- Pseudonym: Billy Bang[28]
- Work location: New York City[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Instrument: jazz violin[31]
- Birth name: William Vincent Walker[32]
- Start of work period: 1972[33]
Why It Matters
Billy Bang has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Billy Bang born?
Billy Bang was born in Mobile[2].
Where did Billy Bang die?
Billy Bang passed away in Harlem[4].
What did Billy Bang do for work?
Billy Bang worked as a jazz musician[5], composer[6], violinist[7], and musician[8].