John Brim

American Chicago blues guitarist, songwriter and singer (1922–2003)
Person human Q1699414
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John Brim

Summary

John Brim is a human[1]. Born in Hopkinsville[2], he… he was born on April 10, 1922[3]. He passed away in Gary[4]. He died on October 1, 2003[5]. He worked as a musician[6], guitarist[7], and songwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (155 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Brim's place of birth was Hopkinsville[2].
  • John Brim passed away in Gary[4].
  • John Brim was born on April 10, 1922[3].
  • John Brim died on October 1, 2003[5].
  • John Brim is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery[10].
  • John Brim held citizenship in United States[11].
  • John Brim worked as a musician[6].
  • John Brim worked as a guitarist[7].
  • John Brim's professions included songwriter[8].
  • John Brim is recorded as male[12].
  • John Brim's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John Brim's genre is blues[14].
  • John Brim's record label is recorded as Chess Records[15].
  • John Brim's Commons category is recorded as John Brim[16].
  • The cause of death was heart cancer[17].
  • John Brim's family name is recorded as Brim[18].
  • John Brim's given name is recorded as John[19].
  • John Brim's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • John Brim's instrument is recorded as guitar[21].
  • John Brim's instrument is recorded as harmonica[22].

Body

Origins and Family

John Brim's place of birth was Hopkinsville[2]. He was born on April 10, 1922[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[6], guitarist[7], and songwriter[8].

Death and Burial

John Brim died on October 1, 2003[5]. He passed away in Gary[4]. The cause of death was heart cancer[17]. Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

John Brim ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (155 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23]

FAQs

Where was John Brim born?

Born in Hopkinsville[2], John Brim…

Where did John Brim die?

John Brim passed away in Gary[4].

What did John Brim do for work?

John Brim worked as musician[6], guitarist[7], and songwriter[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instrument guitar, harmonica
    Place of birth Hopkinsville
    Genre
    Citizenship
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