Fred Frith

English musician, composer and improvisor
Person human Q460325
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Fred Frith

Summary

Fred Frith is a human[1]. His place of birth was Heathfield[2]. He was born on February 17, 1949[3]. He worked as a guitarist[4], composer[5], violinist[6], jazz guitarist[7], and recording artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (665 views/month, #6,999 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Heathfield[2], Fred Frith…
  • Fred Frith was born on February 17, 1949[3].
  • Fred Frith held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Fred Frith's professions included guitarist[4].
  • Fred Frith's professions included composer[5].
  • Fred Frith worked as a violinist[6].
  • Fred Frith worked as a jazz guitarist[7].
  • Fred Frith worked as a recording artist[8].
  • Among Fred Frith's employers was Mills College at Northeastern University[11].
  • Fred Frith's education included a stint at Christ's College[12].
  • Fred Frith received the Echo Klassik – Classical Music without Borders[13].
  • Fred Frith was a member of Henry Cow[14].
  • Fred Frith was a member of Art Bears[15].
  • Fred Frith was a member of Massacre[16].
  • Fred Frith was a member of Skeleton Crew[17].
  • Fred Frith is recorded as male[18].
  • Fred Frith's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Fred Frith's genre is rock music[20].
  • Fred Frith's genre is jazz fusion[21].
  • Fred Frith's record label is recorded as Tzadik Records[22].
  • Fred Frith's discography is recorded as Fred Frith discography[23].
  • Fred Frith's Commons category is recorded as Fred Frith[24].
  • Fred Frith's family name is recorded as Frith[25].
  • Fred Frith's given name is recorded as Jeremy[26].
  • Fred Frith's given name is recorded as Webster[27].

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Origins and Family

Fred Frith was born in Heathfield[2]. He was born on February 17, 1949[3].

Education

Fred Frith was educated at Christ's College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include guitarist[4], composer[5], violinist[6], jazz guitarist[7], and recording artist[8]. Among Fred Frith's employers was Mills College at Northeastern University[11].

Recognition

Fred Frith received the Echo Klassik – Classical Music without Borders[13].

Why It Matters

Fred Frith ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (665 views/month, #6,999 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Fred Frith born?

Born in Heathfield[2], Fred Frith…

What did Fred Frith do for work?

Fred Frith worked as guitarist[4], composer[5], violinist[6], jazz guitarist[7], and recording artist[8].

Where did Fred Frith go to school?

Fred Frith was educated at Christ's College[12].

What awards did Fred Frith receive?

Honors received include Echo Klassik – Classical Music without Borders[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Jeremy, Webster
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation
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