Eddie Holland

American singer, songwriter, and record producer
Person human Q2420191
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Eddie Holland

Summary

Eddie Holland is a human[1]. Born in Detroit[2], he… he was born on October 30, 1939[3]. He worked as a record producer[4], singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (479 views/month, #7,025 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Eddie Holland was born in Detroit[2].
  • Eddie Holland was born on October 30, 1939[3].
  • Eddie Holland held citizenship in United States[9].
  • English was Eddie Holland's native language[10].
  • Eddie Holland is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11].
  • Eddie Holland worked as a record producer[4].
  • Eddie Holland worked as a singer[5].
  • Eddie Holland worked as a singer-songwriter[6].
  • Eddie Holland's professions included composer[7].
  • Eddie Holland received the Johnny Mercer Award[12].
  • Eddie Holland is recorded as male[13].
  • Eddie Holland's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Eddie Holland's genre is rhythm and blues[15].
  • Eddie Holland's record label is recorded as Motown[16].
  • Eddie Holland is part of Holland–Dozier–Holland[17].
  • Eddie Holland's family name is recorded as Holland[18].
  • Eddie Holland's given name is recorded as Edward[19].
  • Eddie Holland's instrument is recorded as voice[20].
  • Eddie Holland's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[21].
  • Eddie Holland's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Eddie Holland's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Edward Holland Jr.'}[23].
  • Eddie Holland's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Eddie Holland'}[24].
  • Eddie Holland's sibling is recorded as Brian Holland[25].
  • Eddie Holland's copyright representative is recorded as Broadcast Music, Inc.[26].
  • Eddie Holland's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: US[29]

  • Began / founded: 1939-10-30[30]

  • Genre(s): motown, r&b[31]

  • Community tags: lyricist, motown, r&b[32]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 7f71aced-31f0-4d09-9198-0c407a2cc6e1[33]

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Origins and Family

Eddie Holland was born in Detroit[2]. He was born on October 30, 1939[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11]. English was his native language[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include record producer[4], singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], and composer[7].

Recognition

Eddie Holland received the Johnny Mercer Award[12].

Why It Matters

Eddie Holland ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (479 views/month, #7,025 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Eddie Holland born?

Born in Detroit[2], Eddie Holland…

What did Eddie Holland do for work?

Eddie Holland worked as record producer[4], singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], and composer[7].

What awards did Eddie Holland receive?

Honors received include Johnny Mercer Award[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . 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. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . allmusic.com. allmusic.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BMI Repertoire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  6. [33] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Detroit
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    Family name Holland
    Described by source Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians
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