John McGeoch

Scottish rock guitarist (1955–2004)
Person human Q1346255
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John McGeoch

Summary

John McGeoch is a human[1]. He was born in Greenock[2]. He was born on August 25, 1955[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 4, 2004[5]. He worked as a musician[6], guitarist[7], songwriter[8], saxophonist[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (303 views/month, #6,998 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John McGeoch was born in Greenock[2].
  • John McGeoch passed away in London[4].
  • John McGeoch was born on August 25, 1955[3].
  • John McGeoch died on March 4, 2004[5].
  • John McGeoch held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • John McGeoch's professions included musician[6].
  • John McGeoch's professions included guitarist[7].
  • John McGeoch's professions included songwriter[8].
  • John McGeoch's professions included saxophonist[9].
  • John McGeoch's professions included actor[10].
  • John McGeoch's professions included stage actor[13].
  • John McGeoch was a member of Magazine[14].
  • John McGeoch was a member of Siouxsie and the Banshees[15].
  • John McGeoch was a member of Visage[16].
  • John McGeoch was a member of The Armoury Show[17].
  • John McGeoch was a member of Public Image Ltd.[18].
  • John McGeoch is recorded as male[19].
  • John McGeoch's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John McGeoch's genre is post-punk[21].
  • John McGeoch's record label is recorded as Polydor[22].
  • John McGeoch's family name is recorded as Q56225608[23].
  • John McGeoch's given name is recorded as John Alexander[24].
  • John McGeoch's instrument is recorded as guitar[25].
  • John McGeoch's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • John McGeoch's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John Alexander McGeoch'}[27].

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Origins and Family

John McGeoch was born in Greenock[2]. He was born on August 25, 1955[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[6], guitarist[7], songwriter[8], saxophonist[9], actor[10], and stage actor[13].

Death and Burial

John McGeoch died on March 4, 2004[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

John McGeoch ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (303 views/month, #6,998 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John McGeoch born?

John McGeoch's place of birth was Greenock[2].

Where did John McGeoch die?

John McGeoch died in London[4].

What did John McGeoch do for work?

John McGeoch worked as musician[6], guitarist[7], songwriter[8], saxophonist[9], and actor[10].

References

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  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
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  14. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . 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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