James Murphy

American musician
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James Murphy

Summary

James Murphy is a human[1]. His place of birth was Princeton Junction[2]. He was born on February 4, 1970[3]. He worked as a disc jockey[4], singer[5], pianist[6], songwriter[7], and record producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,441 views/month, #5,465 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Murphy's place of birth was Princeton Junction[2].
  • James Murphy was born on February 4, 1970[3].
  • James Murphy held citizenship in United States[10].
  • James Murphy worked as a disc jockey[4].
  • James Murphy's professions included singer[5].
  • James Murphy worked as a pianist[6].
  • James Murphy's professions included songwriter[7].
  • James Murphy worked as a record producer[8].
  • James Murphy was educated at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South[11].
  • James Murphy was a member of LCD Soundsystem[12].
  • James Murphy is recorded as male[13].
  • James Murphy's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • James Murphy's genre is dance-punk[15].
  • James Murphy's genre is punk rock[16].
  • James Murphy's record label is recorded as DFA Records[17].
  • James Murphy's Commons category is recorded as James Murphy (electronic musician)[18].
  • James Murphy's family name is recorded as Murphy[19].
  • James Murphy's given name is recorded as James[20].
  • James Murphy's official website is recorded as http://lcdsoundsystem.com/main/[21].
  • James Murphy's instrument is recorded as guitar[22].
  • James Murphy's instrument is recorded as voice[23].
  • James Murphy's instrument is recorded as percussion instrument[24].
  • James Murphy's start of work period is recorded as 1988[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Princeton Junction[2], James Murphy… he was born on February 4, 1970[3].

Education

James Murphy was educated at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include disc jockey[4], singer[5], pianist[6], songwriter[7], and record producer[8].

Why It Matters

James Murphy ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,441 views/month, #5,465 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was James Murphy born?

James Murphy's place of birth was Princeton Junction[2].

What did James Murphy do for work?

James Murphy worked as disc jockey[4], singer[5], pianist[6], songwriter[7], and record producer[8].

Where did James Murphy go to school?

James Murphy was educated at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Princeton Junction
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