Mel Collins

British musician
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Mel Collins

Summary

Mel Collins is a human[1]. Born in Banstead[2], he… he was born on September 5, 1947[3]. He worked as a saxophonist[4] and composer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (642 views/month, #6,979 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Mel Collins was born in Banstead[2].
  • Mel Collins was born on September 5, 1947[3].
  • Mel Collins held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • Mel Collins worked as a saxophonist[4].
  • Mel Collins worked as a composer[5].
  • Mel Collins was a member of King Crimson[8].
  • Mel Collins is recorded as male[9].
  • Mel Collins's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Mel Collins's genre is rock music[11].
  • Mel Collins's family name is recorded as Collins[12].
  • Mel Collins's given name is recorded as Melvyn[13].
  • Mel Collins's given name is recorded as Desmond[14].
  • Mel Collins's instrument is recorded as saxophone[15].
  • Mel Collins's instrument is recorded as clarinet[16].
  • Mel Collins's instrument is recorded as flute[17].
  • Mel Collins's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Mel Collins's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Melvyn Desmond Collins'}[19].
  • Mel Collins's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Mel Collins'}[20].
  • Mel Collins's start of work period is recorded as 1963[21].

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Origins and Family

Mel Collins's place of birth was Banstead[2]. He was born on September 5, 1947[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include saxophonist[4] and composer[5].

Why It Matters

Mel Collins ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (642 views/month, #6,979 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Mel Collins born?

Mel Collins was born in Banstead[2].

What did Mel Collins do for work?

Mel Collins worked as saxophonist[4] and composer[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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