Gary Lightbody
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Summary
Gary Lightbody is a human[1]. Born in Bangor[2], he… he was born on June 15, 1976[3]. He worked as a guitarist[4], singer[5], songwriter[6], blogger[7], and rock musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (891 views/month, #6,680 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Gary Lightbody's place of birth was Bangor[2].
- Gary Lightbody was born on June 15, 1976[3].
- Gary Lightbody held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
- Gary Lightbody worked as a guitarist[4].
- Gary Lightbody's professions included singer[5].
- Gary Lightbody's professions included songwriter[6].
- Gary Lightbody's professions included blogger[7].
- Gary Lightbody's professions included rock musician[8].
- Gary Lightbody worked as a composer[11].
- Gary Lightbody's field of work was music[12].
- Gary Lightbody's field of work was singing[13].
- Gary Lightbody's field of work was guitar performance[14].
- Gary Lightbody was educated at University of Dundee[15].
- Gary Lightbody was educated at Rockport School[16].
- Gary Lightbody was educated at Ulster University[17].
- Gary Lightbody received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18].
- Gary Lightbody received the honorary doctorate[19].
- Gary Lightbody was a member of Snow Patrol[20].
- Gary Lightbody was a member of Shrug[21].
- Gary Lightbody is recorded as male[22].
- Gary Lightbody's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Gary Lightbody's genre is alternative rock[24].
- Gary Lightbody's Commons category is recorded as Gary Lightbody[25].
- Gary Lightbody's family name is recorded as Lightbody[26].
- Gary Lightbody's given name is recorded as Gareth[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1976-06-15[30]
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Genre(s): alternative rock, indie rock, power pop[31]
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Community tags: alternative rock, indie rock, power pop[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 4365b045-388b-42a5-91b5-b860dbcbf9f7[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Gary Lightbody's place of birth was Bangor[2]. He was born on June 15, 1976[3].
Education
Educated at University of Dundee[15], a public research university[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1881[36], headquartered in Dundee[37]; Rockport School[16], a school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1906[40]; and Ulster University[17], a university[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1984[43], headquartered in Coleraine[44].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include guitarist[4], singer[5], songwriter[6], blogger[7], rock musician[8], and composer[11]. Fields of work include music[12], a type of arts[45]; singing[13], a type of activity[46]; and guitar performance[14].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48] and honorary doctorate[19], a title of honor[49].
Why It Matters
Gary Lightbody ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (891 views/month, #6,680 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Gary Lightbody born?
Gary Lightbody was born in Bangor[2].
What did Gary Lightbody do for work?
Gary Lightbody worked as guitarist[4], singer[5], songwriter[6], blogger[7], and rock musician[8].
Where did Gary Lightbody go to school?
Gary Lightbody was educated at University of Dundee[15], Rockport School[16], and Ulster University[17].
What awards did Gary Lightbody receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18] and honorary doctorate[19].