Leo Kottke

American guitarist and singer
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Leo Kottke

Summary

Leo Kottke is a human[1]. He was born in Athens[2]. He was born on September 11, 1945[3]. He worked as a singer[4] and guitarist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,459 views/month, #6,971 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Leo Kottke's place of birth was Athens[2].
  • Leo Kottke was born on September 11, 1945[3].
  • Leo Kottke held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Leo Kottke worked as a singer[4].
  • Leo Kottke's professions included guitarist[5].
  • Leo Kottke was educated at St. Cloud State University[8].
  • Leo Kottke is recorded as male[9].
  • Leo Kottke's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Leo Kottke's genre is blues[11].
  • Leo Kottke's genre is traditional folk music[12].
  • Leo Kottke's record label is recorded as Capitol Records[13].
  • Leo Kottke's discography is recorded as Leo Kottke discography[14].
  • Leo Kottke's Commons category is recorded as Leo Kottke[15].
  • Leo Kottke's family name is recorded as Kottke[16].
  • Leo Kottke's given name is recorded as Leo[17].
  • Leo Kottke's official website is recorded as https://www.leokottke.com/[18].
  • Leo Kottke's instrument is recorded as guitar[19].
  • Leo Kottke's instrument is recorded as voice[20].
  • Leo Kottke's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Leo Kottke's start of work period is recorded as 1966[22].
  • Leo Kottke's copyright representative is recorded as American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers[23].

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Origins and Family

Leo Kottke was born in Athens[2]. He was born on September 11, 1945[3].

Education

Leo Kottke's education included a stint at St. Cloud State University[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[4] and guitarist[5].

Why It Matters

Leo Kottke ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,459 views/month, #6,971 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24]

FAQs

Where was Leo Kottke born?

Leo Kottke's place of birth was Athens[2].

What did Leo Kottke do for work?

Leo Kottke worked as singer[4] and guitarist[5].

Where did Leo Kottke go to school?

Leo Kottke was educated at St. Cloud State University[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . ISWC Network. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official website https://www.leokottke.com/
    Website
    Genre
    Instrument guitar, voice
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