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Richard "Popcorn" Wylie

American musician (1939–2008)
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Summary

Richard "Popcorn" Wylie is a human[1]. He was born in Detroit[2]. He was born on June 6, 1939[3]. He passed away in Detroit[4]. He died on September 7, 2008[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], songwriter[7], and record producer[8].

Key Facts

  • Richard "Popcorn" Wylie was born in Detroit[2].
  • Richard "Popcorn" Wylie passed away in Detroit[4].
  • Richard "Popcorn" Wylie was born on June 6, 1939[3].
  • Richard "Popcorn" Wylie died on September 7, 2008[5].
  • Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[9].
  • Richard "Popcorn" Wylie held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Richard "Popcorn" Wylie worked as a pianist[6].
  • Richard "Popcorn" Wylie worked as a songwriter[7].
  • Richard "Popcorn" Wylie's professions included record producer[8].
  • Richard "Popcorn" Wylie is recorded as male[11].
  • Richard "Popcorn" Wylie's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Richard "Popcorn" Wylie's genre is rhythm and blues[13].
  • Richard "Popcorn" Wylie's record label is recorded as Motown[14].
  • Richard "Popcorn" Wylie's given name is recorded as Richard[15].
  • Richard "Popcorn" Wylie's instrument is recorded as piano[16].
  • Richard "Popcorn" Wylie's start of work period is recorded as 1959[17].

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Origins and Family

Richard "Popcorn" Wylie was born in Detroit[2]. He was born on June 6, 1939[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6], songwriter[7], and record producer[8].

Death and Burial

Richard "Popcorn" Wylie died on September 7, 2008[5]. He passed away in Detroit[4]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Richard "Popcorn" Wylie born?

Born in Detroit[2].

Where did Richard "Popcorn" Wylie die?

Richard "Popcorn" Wylie passed away in Detroit[4].

What did Richard "Popcorn" Wylie do for work?

Richard "Popcorn" Wylie worked as pianist[6], songwriter[7], and record producer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Muziekweb performer id → M00000018377
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    Place of burial → Woodlawn Cemetery
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