Ray Stevens

American country and pop singer-songwriter musician
Person human Q710282
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Ray Stevens

Summary

Ray Stevens is a human[1]. He was born in Georgia[2]. He was born on January 24, 1939[3]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], pianist[6], and record producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,455 views/month, #6,401 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ray Stevens was born in Georgia[2].
  • Ray Stevens was born on January 24, 1939[3].
  • Ray Stevens held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Ray Stevens's professions included singer-songwriter[4].
  • Ray Stevens worked as a singer[5].
  • Ray Stevens worked as a pianist[6].
  • Ray Stevens worked as a record producer[7].
  • Ray Stevens's education included a stint at Georgia State University[10].
  • Ray Stevens's education included a stint at Albany High School[11].
  • Ray Stevens's education included a stint at South Cobb High School[12].
  • Ray Stevens's education included a stint at Druid Hills High School[13].
  • Ray Stevens's education included a stint at Avondale High School[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Ray Stevens is Gitarzan[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Ray Stevens is The Streak[16].
  • Ray Stevens is recorded as male[17].
  • Ray Stevens's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ray Stevens's genre is pop music[19].
  • Ray Stevens's genre is country music[20].
  • Ray Stevens's genre is novelty music[21].
  • Ray Stevens's record label is recorded as Mercury Records[22].
  • Ray Stevens's record label is recorded as National Recording Corporation[23].
  • Ray Stevens's discography is recorded as Ray Stevens discography[24].
  • Ray Stevens's family name is recorded as Stevens[25].
  • Ray Stevens's given name is recorded as Ray[26].
  • Ray Stevens's official website is recorded as http://www.raystevens.com[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ray Stevens was born in Georgia[2]. He was born on January 24, 1939[3].

Education

Educated at Georgia State University[10], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1913[30], headquartered in Atlanta[31]; Albany High School[11], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1886[34]; South Cobb High School[12], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1952[37]; Druid Hills High School[13], a high school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1919[40], headquartered in Atlanta[41]; and Avondale High School[14], a high school[42], in United States[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], pianist[6], and record producer[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Gitarzan[15], a single[44] and The Streak[16], a single[45].

Why It Matters

Ray Stevens ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,455 views/month, #6,401 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Ray Stevens born?

Ray Stevens's place of birth was Georgia[2].

What did Ray Stevens do for work?

Ray Stevens worked as singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], pianist[6], and record producer[7].

Where did Ray Stevens go to school?

Ray Stevens was educated at Georgia State University[10], Albany High School[11], South Cobb High School[12], and Druid Hills High School[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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