Billy Squier

American rock musician
Person human Q863226
Billy Squier
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Billy Squier

Summary

Billy Squier is a human[1]. Born in Wellesley[2], he… he was born on May 12, 1950[3]. He worked as a songwriter[4], singer-songwriter[5], guitarist[6], singer[7], and keyboardist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,660 views/month, #5,825 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Billy Squier was born in Wellesley[2].
  • Billy Squier was born on May 12, 1950[3].
  • Billy Squier held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Billy Squier's professions included songwriter[4].
  • Billy Squier's professions included singer-songwriter[5].
  • Billy Squier worked as a guitarist[6].
  • Billy Squier worked as a singer[7].
  • Billy Squier's professions included keyboardist[8].
  • Billy Squier's professions included composer[11].
  • Billy Squier's education included a stint at Berklee College of Music[12].
  • Billy Squier's education included a stint at Wellesley High School[13].
  • Billy Squier is recorded as male[14].
  • Billy Squier's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Billy Squier's genre is arena rock[16].
  • Billy Squier's genre is hard rock[17].
  • Billy Squier's record label is recorded as Capitol Records[18].
  • Billy Squier's discography is recorded as Billy Squier discography[19].
  • Billy Squier's family name is recorded as Squier[20].
  • Billy Squier's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • Billy Squier's given name is recorded as Billy[22].
  • Billy Squier's official website is recorded as http://www.billysquier.com/[23].
  • Billy Squier's instrument is recorded as guitar[24].
  • Billy Squier's instrument is recorded as voice[25].
  • Billy Squier's instrument is recorded as keyboard instrument[26].
  • Billy Squier's instrument is recorded as bass guitar[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Wellesley[2], Billy Squier… he was born on May 12, 1950[3].

Education

Educated at Berklee College of Music[12], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1945[30], headquartered in Boston[31] and Wellesley High School[13], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1938[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include songwriter[4], singer-songwriter[5], guitarist[6], singer[7], keyboardist[8], and composer[11].

Why It Matters

Billy Squier ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,660 views/month, #5,825 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

He has been cited as an influence by Richard Marx[37], a musician[38], b. 1963[39], of United States[40]; The Darkness[41], a musical group[42], founded in 2000[43]; and Poison[44], a musical group[45], founded in 1980[46].

FAQs

Where was Billy Squier born?

Billy Squier was born in Wellesley[2].

What did Billy Squier do for work?

Billy Squier worked as songwriter[4], singer-songwriter[5], guitarist[6], singer[7], and keyboardist[8].

Where did Billy Squier go to school?

Billy Squier was educated at Berklee College of Music[12] and Wellesley High School[13].

Who did Billy Squier influence?

Billy Squier has been cited as an influence by Richard Marx[37], The Darkness[41], and Poison[44].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . 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.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . 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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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