Rick Laird
Irish jazz bassist (1941–2021)
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Summary
Rick Laird was born on February 5, 1941[1], in Dublin[2]. He died on July 4, 2021[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a jazz musician[5], photographer[6], composer[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (555 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[10]
- Educated at: Berklee College of Music[11]
- Member of: Mahavishnu Orchestra[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Genre: jazz[14]
- Record label: Columbia Records[15]
- Family name: Laird (surname)[16]
- Given name: Rick[17]
- Instrument: guitar[18]
- Described by source: Rick Laird, Bassist at the Forefront of Fusion, Dies at 80[19]
- Start of work period: 1957[20]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[21]
- P14750: 487C-9F53-745B-E6C2-57B7[22]
Why It Matters
Rick Laird has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Rick Laird born?
Rick Laird was born in Dublin[2].
Where did Rick Laird die?
Rick Laird died in New York City[4].
What did Rick Laird do for work?
Rick Laird worked as a jazz musician[5], photographer[6], composer[7], and musician[8].
Where did Rick Laird go to school?
Rick Laird was educated at Berklee College of Music[11].