Christopher Cross
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Christopher Cross
Summary
Christopher Cross is a human[1]. He was born in San Antonio[2]. He was born on May 3, 1951[3]. He worked as a singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], composer[6], record producer[7], and guitarist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41,525 views/month, #2,708 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Christopher Cross's place of birth was San Antonio[2].
- Christopher Cross was born on May 3, 1951[3].
- Christopher Cross was born on May 31, 1951[10].
- Christopher Cross held citizenship in United States[11].
- Christopher Cross worked as a singer[4].
- Christopher Cross worked as a singer-songwriter[5].
- Christopher Cross worked as a composer[6].
- Christopher Cross worked as a record producer[7].
- Christopher Cross's professions included guitarist[8].
- Christopher Cross worked as a musician[12].
- Christopher Cross's education included a stint at Alamo Heights High School[13].
- A notable work attributed to Christopher Cross is Christopher Cross[14].
- A notable work attributed to Christopher Cross is Another Page[15].
- A notable work attributed to Christopher Cross is Every Turn of the World[16].
- A notable work attributed to Christopher Cross is Back of My Mind[17].
- A notable work attributed to Christopher Cross is Walking in Avalon[18].
- Christopher Cross received the Grammy Award for Best New Artist[19].
- Christopher Cross received the Grammy Award for Album of the Year[20].
- Christopher Cross received the Academy Award for Best Original Song[21].
- Christopher Cross is recorded as male[22].
- Christopher Cross's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Christopher Cross's genre is rock music[24].
- Christopher Cross's genre is yacht rock[25].
- Christopher Cross's genre is pop rock[26].
- Christopher Cross's genre is soft rock[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1951-05-03[30]
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Genre(s): aor, ballad, pop, pop rock, rock, singer-songwriter, soft rock, yacht rock[31]
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Community tags: aln-sh, aor, ballad, classic pop and rock, pop, pop rock, rock, singer-songwriter, soft rock, yacht rock[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 883e4ba4-8ccc-47ed-81df-df51e41792a9[33]
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Origins and Family
Christopher Cross was born in San Antonio[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 3, 1951[3] and May 31, 1951[10].
Education
Christopher Cross was educated at Alamo Heights High School[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], composer[6], record producer[7], guitarist[8], and musician[12].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Christopher Cross[14], an album[34]; Another Page[15], an album[35]; Every Turn of the World[16], an album[36]; Back of My Mind[17], an album[37]; and Walking in Avalon[18], an album[38].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Award for Best New Artist[19], a class of award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1959[41]; Grammy Award for Album of the Year[20], a class of award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1959[44]; and Academy Award for Best Original Song[21], an award for best original song[45], in United States[46], founded in 1934[47].
Why It Matters
Christopher Cross ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41,525 views/month, #2,708 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Christopher Cross born?
Christopher Cross was born in San Antonio[2].
What did Christopher Cross do for work?
Christopher Cross worked as singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], composer[6], record producer[7], and guitarist[8].
Where did Christopher Cross go to school?
Christopher Cross was educated at Alamo Heights High School[13].
What awards did Christopher Cross receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best New Artist[19], Grammy Award for Album of the Year[20], and Academy Award for Best Original Song[21].