David Sylvian

English musician
Person human Q519273
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David Sylvian

Summary

David Sylvian is a human[1]. He was born in Beckenham[2]. He was born on February 23, 1958[3]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], keyboardist[6], and recording artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,657 views/month, #6,227 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Beckenham[2], David Sylvian…
  • David Sylvian was born on February 23, 1958[3].
  • David Sylvian held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • English was David Sylvian's native language[10].
  • David Sylvian's professions included singer-songwriter[4].
  • David Sylvian worked as a singer[5].
  • David Sylvian's professions included keyboardist[6].
  • David Sylvian worked as a recording artist[7].
  • David Sylvian was a member of Japan[11].
  • David Sylvian is recorded as male[12].
  • David Sylvian's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • David Sylvian's genre is new wave[14].
  • David Sylvian's genre is jazz[15].
  • David Sylvian's genre is art rock[16].
  • David Sylvian's genre is ambient music[17].
  • David Sylvian's genre is avant-garde music[18].
  • David Sylvian's genre is art pop[19].
  • David Sylvian's genre is post-progressive[20].
  • David Sylvian's genre is ambient pop[21].
  • David Sylvian's genre is experimental rock[22].
  • Sylvain Sylvain is named after David Sylvian[23].
  • David Sylvian's record label is recorded as Virgin[24].
  • David Sylvian's record label is recorded as Samadhi Sound[25].
  • David Sylvian's discography is recorded as David Sylvian discography[26].
  • David Sylvian's voice type is recorded as baritone[27].

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Origins and Family

David Sylvian's place of birth was Beckenham[2]. He was born on February 23, 1958[3]. English was his native language[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], keyboardist[6], and recording artist[7].

Why It Matters

David Sylvian ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,657 views/month, #6,227 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

He has been cited as an influence by Morgan[30], a singer[31], b. 1972[32], of Italy[33].

FAQs

Where was David Sylvian born?

David Sylvian was born in Beckenham[2].

What did David Sylvian do for work?

David Sylvian worked as singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], keyboardist[6], and recording artist[7].

Who did David Sylvian influence?

David Sylvian has been cited as an influence by Morgan[30].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . independent.co.uk. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . bbc.co.uk. bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . thewire.co.uk. thewire.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . tinymixtapes.com. tinymixtapes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Discogs. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . classicpopmag.com. Retrieved . classicpopmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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