Bruce Watson

Canadian-born Scottish guitarist (born 1961)
Person human Q4978433
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Bruce Watson

Summary

Bruce Watson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Timmins[2]. He was born on March 11, 1961[3]. He worked as a musician[4], guitarist[5], and songwriter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (379 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Bruce Watson's place of birth was Timmins[2].
  • Bruce Watson was born on March 11, 1961[3].
  • Bruce Watson held citizenship in Canada[8].
  • Bruce Watson worked as a musician[4].
  • Bruce Watson's professions included guitarist[5].
  • Bruce Watson worked as a songwriter[6].
  • Bruce Watson was educated at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church and School[9].
  • Bruce Watson was a member of Big Country[10].
  • Bruce Watson was a member of Skids[11].
  • Bruce Watson is recorded as male[12].
  • Bruce Watson's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Bruce Watson's genre is rock music[14].
  • Bruce Watson's record label is recorded as Phonogram International B.V.[15].
  • Bruce Watson's family name is recorded as Watson[16].
  • Bruce Watson's given name is recorded as Bruce[17].
  • Bruce Watson's given name is recorded as William[18].
  • Bruce Watson's official website is recorded as http://www.bruceandjamiewatson.co.uk/[19].
  • Bruce Watson's instrument is recorded as guitar[20].
  • Bruce Watson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Bruce Watson's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Bruce William Watson'}[22].
  • Bruce Watson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Bruce Watson'}[23].
  • Bruce Watson's different from is recorded as Bruce Watson[24].
  • Bruce Watson's different from is recorded as Bruce Watson[25].
  • Bruce Watson's start of work period is recorded as 1981[26].
  • Bruce Watson's copyright representative is recorded as PRS for Music[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bruce Watson's place of birth was Timmins[2]. He was born on March 11, 1961[3].

Education

Bruce Watson's education included a stint at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church and School[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[4], guitarist[5], and songwriter[6].

Why It Matters

Bruce Watson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (379 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Bruce Watson born?

Bruce Watson was born in Timmins[2].

What did Bruce Watson do for work?

Bruce Watson worked as musician[4], guitarist[5], and songwriter[6].

Where did Bruce Watson go to school?

Bruce Watson was educated at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church and School[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . 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] . ISWC Network. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Bruce, William
    Family name Watson
    Country of citizenship Canada
    Website
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