Willie Dixon
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Summary
Willie Dixon was born on July 1, 1915[1], in Vicksburg[2]. He died on January 29, 1992[3], in Burbank[4]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[5], blues musician[6], record producer[7], boxer[8], and recording artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,568 views/month, #6,714 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Burr Oak Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Occupation: music arranger[14], singer[15], composer[16], musician[17]
- Award received: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[18]
- Member of: The Big Three Trio[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: blues[21], rhythm and blues[22], Chicago blues[23]
- Record label: Chess Records[24], Checker[25], Columbia Records[26], Legacy Recordings[27], MCA Inc.[28]
- Discography: Willie Dixon discography[29]
- Commons category: Willie Dixon[30]
- Sport: boxing[31]
- Family name: Dixon[32]
- Given name: William James[33]
- Official website: http://www.willie-dixon.com/[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Willie Dixon[35]
- Instrument: double bass[36], bass guitar[37], voice[38], bass[39]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Birth name: William James Dixon[42]
- Country for sport: United States[43]
- Name in native language: Willie Dixon[44]
- Start of work period: 1939[45]
- End of work period: 1992[46]
Product Details
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Type: Person[47]
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Country: US[48]
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Began / founded: 1915-07-01[49]
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Ended / dissolved: 1992-01-29[50]
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Genre(s): blues, chicago blues[51]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, blues, chicago blues[52]
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MusicBrainz ID: ff4c8d42-4871-4778-885b-d41b01245133[53]
Why It Matters
Willie Dixon has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He has been cited as an influence by Led Zeppelin[56], a rock band[57], founded in 1968[58].
FAQs
Where was Willie Dixon born?
Willie Dixon was born in Vicksburg[2].
Where did Willie Dixon die?
Willie Dixon died in Burbank[4].
What did Willie Dixon do for work?
Willie Dixon worked as a singer-songwriter[5], blues musician[6], record producer[7], boxer[8], and recording artist[9].
What awards did Willie Dixon receive?
Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[18].
Who did Willie Dixon influence?
Willie Dixon has been cited as an influence by Led Zeppelin[56].