Don Henley

American rock musician
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Don Henley

Summary

Don Henley is a human[1]. He was born in Gilmer[2]. He was born on July 22, 1947[3]. He worked as a singer[4], songwriter[5], drummer[6], and guitarist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33,551 views/month, #1,872 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gilmer[2], Don Henley…
  • Don Henley was born on July 22, 1947[3].
  • Don Henley held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Don Henley worked as a singer[4].
  • Don Henley worked as a songwriter[5].
  • Don Henley worked as a drummer[6].
  • Don Henley worked as a guitarist[7].
  • Don Henley was educated at University of North Texas[10].
  • Don Henley was educated at Stephen F. Austin State University[11].
  • Don Henley was educated at Linden-Kildare High School[12].
  • Don Henley received the MusiCares Person of the Year[13].
  • Don Henley received the National Humanities Medal[14].
  • Don Henley received the Kennedy Center Honors[15].
  • Don Henley received the Americana Trailblazer Award[16].
  • Don Henley was a member of Eagles[17].
  • Don Henley is recorded as male[18].
  • Don Henley's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Don Henley was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].
  • Don Henley's genre is rock music[21].
  • Don Henley's genre is country music[22].
  • Don Henley's record label is recorded as Asylum Records[23].
  • Don Henley's discography is recorded as Don Henley discography[24].
  • Don Henley's Commons category is recorded as Don Henley[25].
  • Don Henley's voice type is recorded as tenor[26].
  • Don Henley's family name is recorded as Henley[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Gilmer[2], Don Henley… he was born on July 22, 1947[3].

Education

Educated at University of North Texas[10], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1890[30], headquartered in Denton[31]; Stephen F. Austin State University[11], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1921[34]; and Linden-Kildare High School[12], a high school[35], in United States[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[4], songwriter[5], drummer[6], and guitarist[7].

Recognition

Awards received include MusiCares Person of the Year[13], a music award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1991[39]; National Humanities Medal[14], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1988[42]; Kennedy Center Honors[15], an award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1978[45]; and Americana Trailblazer Award[16].

Personal Life

Don Henley was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].

Why It Matters

Don Henley ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33,551 views/month, #1,872 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Don Henley born?

Born in Gilmer[2], Don Henley…

What did Don Henley do for work?

Don Henley worked as singer[4], songwriter[5], drummer[6], and guitarist[7].

Where did Don Henley go to school?

Don Henley was educated at University of North Texas[10], Stephen F. Austin State University[11], and Linden-Kildare High School[12].

What awards did Don Henley receive?

Honors received include MusiCares Person of the Year[13], National Humanities Medal[14], Kennedy Center Honors[15], and Americana Trailblazer Award[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . americanamusic.org. Retrieved . americanamusic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of North Texas, Stephen F. Austin State University, Linden-Kildare High School
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Genre rock music, country music
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