James Kottak

American drummer (1962–2024)
Person human Q168023
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James Kottak

Summary

James Kottak is a human[1]. Born in Louisville[2], he… he was born on December 26, 1962[3]. He died in Louisville[4]. He died on January 9, 2024[5]. He worked as a drummer[6], percussionist[7], singer[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (611 views/month, #6,893 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • James Kottak's place of birth was Louisville[2].
  • James Kottak passed away in Louisville[4].
  • James Kottak was born on December 26, 1962[3].
  • James Kottak died on January 9, 2024[5].
  • James Kottak was married to Athena Lee[11].
  • James Kottak held citizenship in United States[12].
  • James Kottak worked as a drummer[6].
  • James Kottak's professions included percussionist[7].
  • James Kottak's professions included singer[8].
  • James Kottak worked as a musician[9].
  • James Kottak's field of work was percussion performance[13].
  • James Kottak was a member of Scorpions[14].
  • James Kottak is recorded as male[15].
  • James Kottak's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • James Kottak's genre is rock music[17].
  • James Kottak's Commons category is recorded as James Kottak[18].
  • James Kottak's family name is recorded as Kottak[19].
  • James Kottak's given name is recorded as James[20].
  • James Kottak's instrument is recorded as drum kit[21].
  • James Kottak's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James Kottak'}[22].
  • James Kottak's start of work period is recorded as 1985[23].
  • James Kottak's end of work period is recorded as 2024[24].
  • James Kottak's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+16896'}[25].
  • James Kottak's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+16720'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Louisville[2], James Kottak… he was born on December 26, 1962[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include drummer[6], percussionist[7], singer[8], and musician[9]. James Kottak's field of work was percussion performance[13].

Personal Life

Among James Kottak's spouses was Athena Lee[11].

Death and Burial

James Kottak died on January 9, 2024[5]. He passed away in Louisville[4].

Why It Matters

James Kottak ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (611 views/month, #6,893 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was James Kottak born?

James Kottak was born in Louisville[2].

Where did James Kottak die?

James Kottak died in Louisville[4].

Who was James Kottak married to?

James Kottak's spouses include Athena Lee[11].

What did James Kottak do for work?

James Kottak worked as drummer[6], percussionist[7], singer[8], and musician[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . blabbermouth.net. Retrieved . blabbermouth.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . 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.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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