Otis Spann

American Chicago blues pianist (1930–1970)
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Otis Spann

Summary

Otis Spann is a human[1]. He was born in Jackson[2]. He was born on March 21, 1930[3]. He passed away in Chicago[4]. He died on April 24, 1970[5]. He worked as a musician[6] and pianist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (240 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Otis Spann's place of birth was Jackson[2].
  • Otis Spann was born in Belzoni[9].
  • Otis Spann passed away in Chicago[4].
  • Otis Spann was born on March 21, 1930[3].
  • Otis Spann died on April 24, 1970[5].
  • Otis Spann died on April 25, 1970[10].
  • Burial took place at Burr Oak Cemetery[11].
  • Otis Spann held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Otis Spann is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
  • Otis Spann's professions included musician[6].
  • Otis Spann's professions included pianist[7].
  • Otis Spann received the Blues Hall of Fame[14].
  • Otis Spann is recorded as male[15].
  • Otis Spann's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Otis Spann's genre is blues[17].
  • Otis Spann's record label is recorded as Decca[18].
  • Otis Spann's discography is recorded as Otis Spann discography[19].
  • Otis Spann's voice type is recorded as tenor[20].
  • The cause of death was hepatocellular carcinoma[21].
  • Otis Spann's family name is recorded as Spann[22].
  • Otis Spann's given name is recorded as Otis[23].
  • Otis Spann's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Otis Spann's instrument is recorded as piano[25].
  • Otis Spann's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[26].
  • Otis Spann's start of work period is recorded as 1944[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Jackson[2], a city in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1822[30] and Belzoni[9], a city in the United States[31], in United States[32]. Otis Spann was born on March 21, 1930[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[6] and pianist[7].

Recognition

Otis Spann received the Blues Hall of Fame[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 24, 1970[5] and April 25, 1970[10]. Otis Spann passed away in Chicago[4]. The cause of death was hepatocellular carcinoma[21]. He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Otis Spann ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (240 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was Otis Spann born?

Otis Spann was born in Jackson[2].

Where did Otis Spann die?

Otis Spann passed away in Chicago[4].

What did Otis Spann do for work?

Otis Spann worked as musician[6] and pianist[7].

What awards did Otis Spann receive?

Honors received include Blues Hall of Fame[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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