Willie Bobo

American jazz percussionist (1934–1983)
Person human Q1361239
Willie Bobo
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Willie Bobo

Summary

Willie Bobo is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on February 28, 1934[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on September 15, 1983[5]. He worked as a percussionist[6] and jazz musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Willie Bobo's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Willie Bobo died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Willie Bobo was born on February 28, 1934[3].
  • Willie Bobo died on September 15, 1983[5].
  • Willie Bobo is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[9].
  • Willie Bobo held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Willie Bobo worked as a percussionist[6].
  • Willie Bobo's professions included jazz musician[7].
  • Willie Bobo is recorded as male[11].
  • Willie Bobo's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Willie Bobo's genre is jazz[13].
  • Willie Bobo's genre is jazz-funk[14].
  • Willie Bobo's genre is bossa nova[15].
  • Willie Bobo's record label is recorded as Blue Note[16].
  • Willie Bobo's record label is recorded as Verve Records[17].
  • Willie Bobo's record label is recorded as Roulette Records, Inc.[18].
  • Willie Bobo's record label is recorded as Columbia Records[19].
  • Willie Bobo's record label is recorded as Philips Records[20].
  • Willie Bobo's Commons category is recorded as Willie Bobo[21].
  • The cause of death was cancer[22].
  • Willie Bobo's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • Willie Bobo's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Willie Bobo's instrument is recorded as drum kit[25].
  • Willie Bobo's instrument is recorded as voice[26].
  • Willie Bobo's instrument is recorded as timpani[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Willie Bobo was born in New York City[2]. He was born on February 28, 1934[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include percussionist[6] and jazz musician[7].

Death and Burial

Willie Bobo died on September 15, 1983[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was cancer[22]. Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[9].

Why It Matters

Willie Bobo ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Willie Bobo born?

Born in New York City[2], Willie Bobo…

Where did Willie Bobo die?

Willie Bobo passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Willie Bobo do for work?

Willie Bobo worked as percussionist[6] and jazz musician[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Record label Blue Note, Verve Records, Roulette Records, Inc. +2
    Place of death Los Angeles
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    Manner of death natural causes
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