Larry Williams

American singer (1935–1980)
Person human Q1272729
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Larry Williams

Summary

Larry Williams is a human[1]. He was born in New Orleans[2]. He was born on May 10, 1935[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on January 7, 1980[5]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[6], pianist[7], and record producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (890 views/month, #7,020 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New Orleans[2], Larry Williams…
  • Larry Williams died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Larry Williams was born on May 10, 1935[3].
  • Larry Williams died on January 7, 1980[5].
  • Larry Williams died on January 2, 1980[10].
  • Larry Williams is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery[11].
  • Larry Williams held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Larry Williams's native language[13].
  • Larry Williams's professions included singer-songwriter[6].
  • Larry Williams's professions included pianist[7].
  • Larry Williams worked as a record producer[8].
  • Larry Williams was educated at Boise State University[14].
  • Larry Williams is recorded as male[15].
  • Larry Williams's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Larry Williams's genre is rhythm and blues[17].
  • Larry Williams's genre is rock and roll[18].
  • Larry Williams's record label is recorded as Specialty[19].
  • Larry Williams's record label is recorded as Q4883239[20].
  • Larry Williams's record label is recorded as Chess Records[21].
  • Larry Williams's discography is recorded as Larry Williams discography[22].
  • Larry Williams's family name is recorded as Williams[23].
  • Larry Williams's given name is recorded as Lawrence Eugene[24].
  • Larry Williams's manner of death is recorded as suicide[25].
  • Larry Williams's instrument is recorded as piano[26].
  • Larry Williams's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Larry Williams was born in New Orleans[2]. He was born on May 10, 1935[3]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Larry Williams's education included a stint at Boise State University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[6], pianist[7], and record producer[8].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 7, 1980[5] and January 2, 1980[10]. Larry Williams died in Los Angeles[4]. Burial took place at Inglewood Park Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Larry Williams ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (890 views/month, #7,020 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Larry Williams born?

Larry Williams's place of birth was New Orleans[2].

Where did Larry Williams die?

Larry Williams passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Larry Williams do for work?

Larry Williams worked as singer-songwriter[6], pianist[7], and record producer[8].

Where did Larry Williams go to school?

Larry Williams was educated at Boise State University[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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