Damon Albarn
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Summary
Damon Albarn was born on March 23, 1968[1], in Whitechapel[2]. He has worked as a musician[3], singer[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55,740 views/month, #2,451 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Keith Albarn[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10], Iceland[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Educated at: Goldsmiths, University of London[13], The Stanway School[14]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15]
- Member of: Gorillaz[16], Blur[17], The Good, the Bad & the Queen[18], Monkey[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: alternative rock[21], indie rock[22], Britpop[23], worldbeat[24], alternative hip-hop[25], world music[26], hip-hop[27], art rock[28], dub music[29]
- Record label: Parlophone[30], Food Records[31], Virgin Records[32], Honest Jon's[33], EMI[34]
- Discography: Damon Albarn discography[35]
- Commons category: Damon Albarn[36]
- Voice type: baritone[37]
- Residence: Devon[38]
- Family name: Albarn[39]
- Given name: Damon[40]
- Official website: http://www.damonalbarnmusic.com/[41]
- Topic's main category: Category:Damon Albarn[42]
- Instrument: guitar[43], melodica[44], voice[45], piano[46], violin[47], electronic keyboard[48], bass guitar[49], drum machine[50], synthesizer[51], ukulele[52]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[53]
- Affiliation: Stop the War Coalition[54], Muslim Association of Britain[55], Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament[56]
- Topic has template: Template:Damon Albarn[57]
- Lifestyle: vegetarianism[58]
Product Details
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Type: Person[59]
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Country: GB[60]
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Began / founded: 1968-03-23[61]
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Genre(s): alternative rock, art pop, britpop, rock[62]
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Community tags: alternative rock, art pop, british, britpop, english, indie, rock, rock and indie, uk[63]
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MusicBrainz ID: 7d7a5fdd-0d04-4c36-8bee-906feeae239c[64]
Why It Matters
Damon Albarn has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
FAQs
Where was Damon Albarn born?
Damon Albarn was born in Whitechapel[2].
Who were Damon Albarn's parents?
Damon Albarn's father was Keith Albarn[9].
What did Damon Albarn do for work?
Damon Albarn worked as a musician[3], singer[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], and composer[7].
Where did Damon Albarn go to school?
Damon Albarn was educated at Goldsmiths, University of London[13] and The Stanway School[14].
What awards did Damon Albarn receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15].