Jonathan Melvoin

American musician (1961–1996)
Person human Q1703258
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Jonathan Melvoin

Summary

Jonathan Melvoin is a human[1]. He was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on December 6, 1961[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on July 12, 1996[5]. He worked as a keyboardist[6], percussionist[7], singer[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,773 views/month, #6,719 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jonathan Melvoin's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
  • Jonathan Melvoin died in New York City[4].
  • Jonathan Melvoin was born on December 6, 1961[3].
  • Jonathan Melvoin died on July 12, 1996[5].
  • Burial took place at Lincoln[11].
  • Jonathan Melvoin's father was Mike Melvoin[12].
  • Jonathan Melvoin held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Jonathan Melvoin worked as a keyboardist[6].
  • Jonathan Melvoin's professions included percussionist[7].
  • Jonathan Melvoin worked as a singer[8].
  • Jonathan Melvoin's professions included musician[9].
  • Jonathan Melvoin's field of work was music[14].
  • Jonathan Melvoin is recorded as male[15].
  • Jonathan Melvoin's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jonathan Melvoin's genre is alternative rock[17].
  • Jonathan Melvoin is part of The Dickies[18].
  • Jonathan Melvoin is part of The Family[19].
  • Jonathan Melvoin is part of The Smashing Pumpkins[20].
  • The cause of death was drug overdose[21].
  • Jonathan Melvoin's family name is recorded as Melvoin[22].
  • Jonathan Melvoin's given name is recorded as Jonathan[23].
  • Jonathan Melvoin's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[24].
  • Jonathan Melvoin's instrument is recorded as keyboard instrument[25].
  • Jonathan Melvoin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Jonathan Melvoin's start of work period is recorded as 1996[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jonathan Melvoin's place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on December 6, 1961[3]. His father was Mike Melvoin[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include keyboardist[6], percussionist[7], singer[8], and musician[9]. Jonathan Melvoin's field of work was music[14].

Death and Burial

Jonathan Melvoin died on July 12, 1996[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was drug overdose[21]. Burial took place at Lincoln[11].

Why It Matters

Jonathan Melvoin ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,773 views/month, #6,719 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Jonathan Melvoin born?

Born in Los Angeles[2], Jonathan Melvoin…

Where did Jonathan Melvoin die?

Jonathan Melvoin passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Jonathan Melvoin's parents?

Jonathan Melvoin's father was Mike Melvoin[12].

What did Jonathan Melvoin do for work?

Jonathan Melvoin worked as keyboardist[6], percussionist[7], singer[8], and musician[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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.

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