Joe Meek

English record producer (1929–1967)
Person human Q741007
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Summary

Joe Meek is a human[1]. His place of birth was Newent[2]. He was born on April 5, 1929[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on February 3, 1967[5]. He worked as a record producer[6], composer[7], audio engineer[8], and songwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #6,918 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Newent[2].
  • Joe Meek passed away in London[4].
  • Joe Meek was born on April 5, 1929[3].
  • Joe Meek died on February 3, 1967[5].
  • Burial took place at Gloucestershire[11].
  • Joe Meek held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Joe Meek worked as a record producer[6].
  • Joe Meek's professions included composer[7].
  • Joe Meek worked as an audio engineer[8].
  • Joe Meek's professions included songwriter[9].
  • Among Joe Meek's employers was Pye Records[13].
  • Joe Meek received the Ivor Novello Awards[14].
  • Joe Meek is recorded as male[15].
  • Joe Meek's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Joe Meek's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[17].
  • Joe Meek's genre is pop music[18].
  • Joe Meek's genre is rock music[19].
  • Joe Meek's genre is beat music[20].
  • Joe Meek's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[21].
  • Joe Meek's record label is recorded as Triumph Records[22].
  • Joe Meek's Commons category is recorded as Joe Meek[23].
  • The cause of death was shot to the head[24].
  • Joe Meek's family name is recorded as Meek (surname)[25].
  • Joe Meek's given name is recorded as Robert[26].
  • Joe Meek's given name is recorded as George[27].

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Origins and Family

Joe Meek was born in Newent[2]. He was born on April 5, 1929[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include record producer[6], composer[7], audio engineer[8], and songwriter[9]. Joe Meek was employed by Pye Records[13].

Recognition

Joe Meek received the Ivor Novello Awards[14].

Death and Burial

Joe Meek died on February 3, 1967[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was shot to the head[24]. Burial took place at Gloucestershire[11].

Why It Matters

Joe Meek ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #6,918 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Joe Meek born?

Joe Meek's place of birth was Newent[2].

Where did Joe Meek die?

Joe Meek died in London[4].

What did Joe Meek do for work?

Joe Meek worked as record producer[6], composer[7], audio engineer[8], and songwriter[9].

What awards did Joe Meek receive?

Honors received include Ivor Novello Awards[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sexual orientation → homosexuality
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