John Oates

American musician and member of Hall & Oates
Person human Q326383
John Oates
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John Oates

Summary

John Oates is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on April 7, 1949[3]. He worked as a musician[4], singer-songwriter[5], and guitarist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,454 views/month, #5,444 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], John Oates…
  • John Oates was born on April 7, 1949[3].
  • John Oates was born on April 7, 1948[8].
  • John Oates held citizenship in United States[9].
  • John Oates worked as a musician[4].
  • John Oates worked as a singer-songwriter[5].
  • John Oates's professions included guitarist[6].
  • John Oates's field of work was soul[10].
  • John Oates's education included a stint at Temple University[11].
  • John Oates was educated at North Penn High School[12].
  • John Oates received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13].
  • John Oates is recorded as male[14].
  • John Oates's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Oates's genre is pop rock[16].
  • John Oates is part of Hall & Oates[17].
  • John Oates's Commons category is recorded as John Oates (vocalist)[18].
  • John Oates's family name is recorded as Q16880630[19].
  • John Oates's given name is recorded as John[20].
  • John Oates's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • John Oates's instrument is recorded as guitar[22].
  • John Oates's partner in business or sport is recorded as Daryl Hall[23].
  • John Oates's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • John Oates's start of work period is recorded as 1966[25].

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Origins and Family

John Oates was born in New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 7, 1949[3] and April 7, 1948[8].

Education

Educated at Temple University[11], a university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1884[28] and North Penn High School[12], a high school[29], in United States[30], founded in 1955[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[4], singer-songwriter[5], and guitarist[6]. John Oates's field of work was soul[10].

Recognition

John Oates received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Oates include Garfunkel and Oates[32], a musical duo[33], founded in 2007[34].

Why It Matters

John Oates ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,454 views/month, #5,444 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Entities named for him include Garfunkel and Oates[32], a musical duo[33], founded in 2007[34].

FAQs

Where was John Oates born?

Born in New York City[2], John Oates…

What did John Oates do for work?

John Oates worked as musician[4], singer-songwriter[5], and guitarist[6].

Where did John Oates go to school?

John Oates was educated at Temple University[11] and North Penn High School[12].

What awards did John Oates receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . IMDb. Retrieved . 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.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Temple University, North Penn High School
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Genre pop rock
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