Martin Turner

English rock musician
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Martin Turner

Summary

Martin Turner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Torquay[2]. He was born on October 1, 1947[3]. He worked as a guitarist[4], songwriter[5], and singer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (602 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Martin Turner was born in Torquay[2].
  • Martin Turner was born on October 1, 1947[3].
  • Martin Turner held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Martin Turner worked as a guitarist[4].
  • Martin Turner's professions included songwriter[5].
  • Martin Turner's professions included singer[6].
  • Martin Turner was educated at Torquay Boys' Grammar School[9].
  • Martin Turner was a member of Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash[10].
  • Martin Turner is recorded as male[11].
  • Martin Turner's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Martin Turner's Commons category is recorded as Martin Turner[13].
  • Martin Turner's family name is recorded as Turner[14].
  • Martin Turner's given name is recorded as Martin[15].
  • Martin Turner's instrument is recorded as bass guitar[16].
  • Martin Turner's instrument is recorded as guitar[17].
  • Martin Turner's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Martin Turner's start of work period is recorded as 1963[19].

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Origins and Family

Martin Turner was born in Torquay[2]. He was born on October 1, 1947[3].

Education

Martin Turner's education included a stint at Torquay Boys' Grammar School[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include guitarist[4], songwriter[5], and singer[6].

Why It Matters

Martin Turner ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (602 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20]

He has been cited as an influence by Steve Harris[21], a bassist[22], b. 1956[23], of United Kingdom[24], specialised in heavy metal music[25].

FAQs

Where was Martin Turner born?

Martin Turner was born in Torquay[2].

What did Martin Turner do for work?

Martin Turner worked as guitarist[4], songwriter[5], and singer[6].

Where did Martin Turner go to school?

Martin Turner was educated at Torquay Boys' Grammar School[9].

Who did Martin Turner influence?

Martin Turner has been cited as an influence by Steve Harris[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . 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. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instrument bass guitar, guitar
    Place of birth Torquay
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