Gerry Rafferty

Scottish singer-songwriter (1947–2011)
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Gerry Rafferty

Summary

Gerry Rafferty is a human[1]. Born in Paisley[2], he… he was born on April 16, 1947[3]. He died in Stroud[4]. He died on January 4, 2011[5]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], guitarist[9], and recording artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,577 views/month, #4,879 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gerry Rafferty was born in Paisley[2].
  • Gerry Rafferty died in Stroud[4].
  • Gerry Rafferty was born on April 16, 1947[3].
  • Gerry Rafferty died on January 4, 2011[5].
  • Gerry Rafferty held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Gerry Rafferty worked as a singer-songwriter[6].
  • Gerry Rafferty's professions included singer[7].
  • Gerry Rafferty's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Gerry Rafferty's professions included guitarist[9].
  • Gerry Rafferty's professions included recording artist[10].
  • Gerry Rafferty was educated at St Mirin's Academy[13].
  • Gerry Rafferty is recorded as male[14].
  • Gerry Rafferty's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Gerry Rafferty's genre is rock music[16].
  • Gerry Rafferty's record label is recorded as Transatlantic Records[17].
  • Gerry Rafferty's discography is recorded as Gerry Rafferty discography[18].
  • Gerry Rafferty's Commons category is recorded as Gerry Rafferty[19].
  • The cause of death was liver failure[20].
  • Gerry Rafferty's family name is recorded as Rafferty[21].
  • Gerry Rafferty's given name is recorded as Gerald[22].
  • Gerry Rafferty's official website is recorded as https://www.gerryrafferty.com/[23].
  • Gerry Rafferty's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Gerry Rafferty's instrument is recorded as guitar[25].
  • Gerry Rafferty's instrument is recorded as voice[26].
  • Gerry Rafferty's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gerry Rafferty's place of birth was Paisley[2]. He was born on April 16, 1947[3].

Education

Gerry Rafferty was educated at St Mirin's Academy[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], guitarist[9], and recording artist[10].

Death and Burial

Gerry Rafferty died on January 4, 2011[5]. He passed away in Stroud[4]. The cause of death was liver failure[20].

Why It Matters

Gerry Rafferty ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,577 views/month, #4,879 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Gerry Rafferty born?

Gerry Rafferty's place of birth was Paisley[2].

Where did Gerry Rafferty die?

Gerry Rafferty passed away in Stroud[4].

What did Gerry Rafferty do for work?

Gerry Rafferty worked as singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], guitarist[9], and recording artist[10].

Where did Gerry Rafferty go to school?

Gerry Rafferty was educated at St Mirin's Academy[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . guardian.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . CONOR.SI. 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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