Doc Pomus

American recording artist; blues singer, lyricist, songwriter (1925–1991)
Person human Q704718
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Doc Pomus

Summary

Doc Pomus is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], he… he was born on June 27, 1925[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on March 14, 1991[5]. He worked as a musician[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,060 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Doc Pomus was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • Doc Pomus died in New York City[4].
  • Doc Pomus was born on June 27, 1925[3].
  • Doc Pomus was born on January 27, 1925[11].
  • Doc Pomus died on March 14, 1991[5].
  • Burial took place at Beth David Cemetery[12].
  • Doc Pomus held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Doc Pomus worked as a musician[6].
  • Doc Pomus worked as a singer[7].
  • Doc Pomus's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Doc Pomus's professions included writer[9].
  • Doc Pomus's education included a stint at Brooklyn College[14].
  • Doc Pomus received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[15].
  • Doc Pomus is recorded as male[16].
  • Doc Pomus's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Doc Pomus's genre is blues[18].
  • Doc Pomus's record label is recorded as Chess Records[19].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[20].
  • Doc Pomus's family name is recorded as Felder[21].
  • Doc Pomus's given name is recorded as Jerome[22].
  • Doc Pomus's given name is recorded as Solon[23].
  • Doc Pomus's pseudonym is recorded as Doc Pomus[24].
  • Doc Pomus's official website is recorded as http://www.felderpomus.com/[25].
  • Doc Pomus's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Doc Pomus's instrument is recorded as voice[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Brooklyn[2], Doc Pomus… Recorded date of birth include June 27, 1925[3] and January 27, 1925[11].

Education

Doc Pomus was educated at Brooklyn College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], and writer[9].

Recognition

Doc Pomus received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[15].

Death and Burial

Doc Pomus died on March 14, 1991[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[20]. He is buried at Beth David Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Doc Pomus ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,060 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Doc Pomus born?

Born in Brooklyn[2], Doc Pomus…

Where did Doc Pomus die?

Doc Pomus passed away in New York City[4].

What did Doc Pomus do for work?

Doc Pomus worked as musician[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], and writer[9].

Where did Doc Pomus go to school?

Doc Pomus was educated at Brooklyn College[14].

What awards did Doc Pomus receive?

Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . AllMusic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . AllMusic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . felderpomus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . AllMusic. Retrieved . global.britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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