Justin Vernon

American singer-songwriter
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Summary

Justin Vernon was born on April 30, 1981[1], in Eau Claire[2]. He has worked as a singer-songwriter[3], guitarist[4], record producer[5], musician[6], and singer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,298 views/month, #6,001 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Occupation: composer[10]
  • Field of work: guitar[11], keyboard instrument[12], percussion instrument[13]
  • Educated at: University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire[14]
  • Member of: Bon Iver[15], Volcano Choir[16], Big Red Machine[17], Gayngs[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Genre: indie rock[20]
  • Commons category: Justin Vernon[21]
  • Voice type: countertenor[22]
  • Family name: Vernon[23]
  • Given name: Justin[24]
  • Instrument: guitar[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
  • Birth name: Justin DeYarmond Edison Vernon[27]
  • Different from: Bon Iver[28]
  • Start of work period: 1998[29]
  • Social media followers: 58,702[30], 58,037[31]

Why It Matters

Justin Vernon has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Justin Vernon born?

Justin Vernon was born in Eau Claire[2].

What did Justin Vernon do for work?

Justin Vernon worked as a singer-songwriter[3], guitarist[4], record producer[5], musician[6], and singer[7].

Where did Justin Vernon go to school?

Justin Vernon was educated at University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'azb', 'commons', 'cs', 'de', 'en', 'et', 'fa', 'id', 'it', 'ja',
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → 135740851
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  2. 6w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 752801
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  3. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0397845-Vernon-Justin-1981
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Justin
    Field of work → guitar, keyboard instrument, percussion instrument
    Social media followers → {'amount': '+58702'}, {'amount': '+58037'}
    Family name → Vernon
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