Roy Wood

English rock musician (born 1946)
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Roy Wood

Summary

Roy Wood is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kitts Green[2]. He was born on November 8, 1946[3]. He worked as an oboist[4], singer-songwriter[5], guitarist[6], composer[7], and horn player[8]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,298 views/month, #6,435 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Roy Wood was born in Kitts Green[2].
  • Roy Wood was born on November 8, 1946[3].
  • Roy Wood held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • English was Roy Wood's native language[11].
  • Roy Wood's professions included oboist[4].
  • Roy Wood's professions included singer-songwriter[5].
  • Roy Wood worked as a guitarist[6].
  • Roy Wood worked as a composer[7].
  • Roy Wood worked as a horn player[8].
  • Roy Wood's professions included record producer[12].
  • Roy Wood's education included a stint at University of Derby[13].
  • Roy Wood received the MOJO Awards[14].
  • Roy Wood was a member of The Move[15].
  • Roy Wood was a member of Electric Light Orchestra[16].
  • Roy Wood was a member of Wizzard[17].
  • Roy Wood is recorded as male[18].
  • Roy Wood's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Roy Wood's genre is glam rock[20].
  • Roy Wood's genre is pop rock[21].
  • Roy Wood's genre is jazz fusion[22].
  • Roy Wood's genre is symphonic rock[23].
  • Roy Wood's genre is art rock[24].
  • Roy Wood's record label is recorded as Warner Bros. Records[25].
  • Roy Wood's record label is recorded as Deram[26].
  • Roy Wood's record label is recorded as Regal Zonophone[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kitts Green[2], Roy Wood… he was born on November 8, 1946[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Roy Wood was educated at University of Derby[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include oboist[4], singer-songwriter[5], guitarist[6], composer[7], horn player[8], and record producer[12].

Recognition

Roy Wood received the MOJO Awards[14].

Why It Matters

Roy Wood ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,298 views/month, #6,435 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

He has been cited as an influence by Cheap Trick[30], a rock band[31], in United States[32], founded in 1974[33].

FAQs

Where was Roy Wood born?

Born in Kitts Green[2], Roy Wood…

What did Roy Wood do for work?

Roy Wood worked as oboist[4], singer-songwriter[5], guitarist[6], composer[7], and horn player[8].

Where did Roy Wood go to school?

Roy Wood was educated at University of Derby[13].

What awards did Roy Wood receive?

Honors received include MOJO Awards[14].

Who did Roy Wood influence?

Roy Wood has been cited as an influence by Cheap Trick[30].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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