Neil Finn

Summary

Neil Finn is a human^[1]. He was born in Te Awamutu^[2]. He was born on May 27, 1958^[3]. He worked as a songwriter^[4], guitarist^[5], singer^[6], composer^[7], and pianist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,630 views/month, #5,371 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Te Awamutu^[2], Neil Finn…
• Neil Finn was born on May 27, 1958^[3].
• A child of Neil Finn was Liam Finn^[10].
• Neil Finn held citizenship in New Zealand^[11].
• English was Neil Finn's native language^[12].
• Neil Finn worked as a songwriter^[4].
• Neil Finn worked as a guitarist^[5].
• Neil Finn's professions included singer^[6].
• Neil Finn worked as a composer^[7].
• Neil Finn's professions included pianist^[8].
• Neil Finn's professions included bassist^[13].
• A notable work attributed to Neil Finn is Don't Dream It's Over^[14].
• Neil Finn received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[15].
• Neil Finn received the APRA Music Awards^[16].
• Neil Finn received the Aotearoa Music Awards^[17].
• Neil Finn received the honorary doctor of the University of Waikato^[18].
• Neil Finn received the Aotearoa Music Award for Best Solo Artist^[19].
• Neil Finn was a member of Fleetwood Mac^[20].
• Neil Finn was a member of Finn Brothers^[21].
• Neil Finn was a member of Q141390300^[22].
• Neil Finn is recorded as male^[23].
• Neil Finn's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Neil Finn's genre is rock music^[25].
• Neil Finn's genre is art rock^[26].
• Neil Finn's genre is new wave^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: NZ^[29]

• Began / founded: 1958-05-27^[30]

• Genre(s): pop rock, rock, singer-songwriter^[31]

• Community tags: classic pop and rock, pop rock, rock, singer-songwriter^[32]

• MusicBrainz ID: 3b7c93ab-40a5-4745-ab6b-eaafed2308bb^[33]

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Origins and Family

Neil Finn was born in Te Awamutu^[2]. He was born on May 27, 1958^[3]. English was his native language^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include songwriter^[4], guitarist^[5], singer^[6], composer^[7], pianist^[8], and bassist^[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Neil Finn is Don't Dream It's Over^[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[15], a grade of an order^[34], in United Kingdom^[35]; APRA Music Awards^[16], a music award^[36], in Australia^[37], founded in 2000^[38]; Aotearoa Music Awards^[17], a group of awards^[39], in New Zealand^[40], founded in 1965^[41]; honorary doctor of the University of Waikato^[18], an award^[42], in New Zealand^[43]; and Aotearoa Music Award for Best Solo Artist^[19], a class of award^[44], in New Zealand^[45].

Personal Life

A child of Neil Finn was Liam Finn^[10].

Why It Matters

Neil Finn ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,630 views/month, #5,371 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[46] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[47]

FAQs

Where was Neil Finn born?

Neil Finn's place of birth was Te Awamutu^[2].

What did Neil Finn do for work?

Neil Finn worked as songwriter^[4], guitarist^[5], singer^[6], composer^[7], and pianist^[8].

What awards did Neil Finn receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[15], APRA Music Awards^[16], Aotearoa Music Awards^[17], and honorary doctor of the University of Waikato^[18].