George Benson
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George Benson
Summary
George Benson is a human[1]. He was born in Pittsburgh[2]. He was born on March 22, 1943[3]. He worked as a guitarist[4], singer[5], songwriter[6], jazz musician[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,603 views/month, #5,441 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- George Benson was born in Pittsburgh[2].
- George Benson was born on March 22, 1943[3].
- George Benson held citizenship in United States[10].
- George Benson is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11].
- George Benson's professions included guitarist[4].
- George Benson worked as a singer[5].
- George Benson's professions included songwriter[6].
- George Benson worked as a jazz musician[7].
- George Benson worked as a composer[8].
- George Benson worked as a jazz guitarist[12].
- George Benson's education included a stint at Schenley High School[13].
- George Benson received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].
- George Benson received the NEA Jazz Masters[15].
- George Benson received the New Jersey Hall of Fame[16].
- George Benson's religion is recorded as Jehovah's Witnesses[17].
- George Benson is recorded as male[18].
- George Benson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- George Benson's genre is jazz[20].
- George Benson's genre is smooth jazz[21].
- George Benson's genre is pop music[22].
- George Benson's genre is rhythm and blues[23].
- George Benson's genre is funk[24].
- George Benson's record label is recorded as Warner Bros. Records[25].
- George Benson's record label is recorded as Columbia Records[26].
- George Benson's record label is recorded as Concord Records[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: Group[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1965[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1967[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: a2fadf89-103d-4d3b-8dc9-c6185af38bd9[32]
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Origins and Family
Born in Pittsburgh[2], George Benson… he was born on March 22, 1943[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11].
Education
George Benson's education included a stint at Schenley High School[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include guitarist[4], singer[5], songwriter[6], jazz musician[7], composer[8], and jazz guitarist[12].
Recognition
Awards received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14], a commemorative plaque[33], in United States[34]; NEA Jazz Masters[15], an award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1982[37]; and New Jersey Hall of Fame[16], an award[38], in United States[39], founded in 2008[40].
Personal Life
George Benson's religion is recorded as Jehovah's Witnesses[17].
Why It Matters
George Benson ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,603 views/month, #5,441 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was George Benson born?
George Benson was born in Pittsburgh[2].
What did George Benson do for work?
George Benson worked as guitarist[4], singer[5], songwriter[6], jazz musician[7], and composer[8].
Where did George Benson go to school?
George Benson was educated at Schenley High School[13].
What awards did George Benson receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14], NEA Jazz Masters[15], and New Jersey Hall of Fame[16].