Eric Woolfson

Scottish songwriter, lyricist, vocalist, executive producer, pianist (1945–2009)
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Eric Woolfson

Summary

Eric Woolfson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on March 18, 1945[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on December 2, 2009[5]. He worked as a singer[6], composer[7], record producer[8], pianist[9], and songwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (703 views/month, #6,840 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Glasgow[2], Eric Woolfson…
  • Eric Woolfson passed away in London[4].
  • Eric Woolfson was born on March 18, 1945[3].
  • Eric Woolfson died on December 2, 2009[5].
  • Eric Woolfson is buried at Cathcart Cemetery[12].
  • Eric Woolfson held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Eric Woolfson is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[14].
  • Eric Woolfson worked as a singer[6].
  • Eric Woolfson's professions included composer[7].
  • Eric Woolfson's professions included record producer[8].
  • Eric Woolfson's professions included pianist[9].
  • Eric Woolfson's professions included songwriter[10].
  • Eric Woolfson was a member of The Alan Parsons Project[15].
  • Eric Woolfson is recorded as male[16].
  • Eric Woolfson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Eric Woolfson was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party[18].
  • Eric Woolfson's genre is progressive rock[19].
  • The cause of death was kidney cancer[20].
  • Eric Woolfson's family name is recorded as Woolfson[21].
  • Eric Woolfson's given name is recorded as Eric[22].
  • Eric Woolfson's given name is recorded as Norman[23].
  • Eric Woolfson's official website is recorded as http://www.ericwoolfsonmusic.com/[24].
  • Eric Woolfson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Eric Woolfson's instrument is recorded as piano[26].
  • Eric Woolfson's instrument is recorded as voice[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Eric Woolfson was born in Glasgow[2]. He was born on March 18, 1945[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], composer[7], record producer[8], pianist[9], and songwriter[10].

Personal Life

Eric Woolfson was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party[18].

Death and Burial

Eric Woolfson died on December 2, 2009[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was kidney cancer[20]. Burial took place at Cathcart Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Eric Woolfson ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (703 views/month, #6,840 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Eric Woolfson born?

Eric Woolfson was born in Glasgow[2].

Where did Eric Woolfson die?

Eric Woolfson died in London[4].

What did Eric Woolfson do for work?

Eric Woolfson worked as singer[6], composer[7], record producer[8], pianist[9], and songwriter[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . inlog.org. Provenance: 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. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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