Willie Dixon

Summary

Willie Dixon is a human^[1]. Born in Vicksburg^[2], he… he was born on July 1, 1915^[3]. He died in Burbank^[4]. He died on January 29, 1992^[5]. He worked as a singer-songwriter^[6], blues musician^[7], record producer^[8], boxer^[9], and recording artist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,216 views/month, #6,714 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Vicksburg^[2], Willie Dixon…
• Willie Dixon died in Burbank^[4].
• Willie Dixon was born on July 1, 1915^[3].
• Willie Dixon died on January 29, 1992^[5].
• Willie Dixon is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery^[12].
• Willie Dixon held citizenship in United States^[13].
• Willie Dixon is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[14].
• Willie Dixon worked as a singer-songwriter^[6].
• Willie Dixon's professions included blues musician^[7].
• Willie Dixon worked as a record producer^[8].
• Willie Dixon worked as a boxer^[9].
• Willie Dixon's professions included recording artist^[10].
• Willie Dixon worked as a music arranger^[15].
• Willie Dixon received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[16].
• Willie Dixon was a member of The Big Three Trio^[17].
• Willie Dixon is recorded as male^[18].
• Willie Dixon's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Willie Dixon's genre is blues^[20].
• Willie Dixon's genre is rhythm and blues^[21].
• Willie Dixon's genre is Chicago blues^[22].
• Willie Dixon's record label is recorded as Chess Records^[23].
• Willie Dixon's record label is recorded as Checker^[24].
• Willie Dixon's record label is recorded as Columbia Records^[25].
• Willie Dixon's record label is recorded as Legacy Recordings^[26].
• Willie Dixon's record label is recorded as MCA Inc.^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1915-07-01^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1992-01-29^[31]

• Genre(s): blues, chicago blues^[32]

• Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, blues, chicago blues^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: ff4c8d42-4871-4778-885b-d41b01245133^[34]

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Origins and Family

Born in Vicksburg^[2], Willie Dixon… he was born on July 1, 1915^[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter^[6], blues musician^[7], record producer^[8], boxer^[9], recording artist^[10], and music arranger^[15].

Recognition

Willie Dixon received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[16].

Death and Burial

Willie Dixon died on January 29, 1992^[5]. He passed away in Burbank^[4]. Burial took place at Burr Oak Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Willie Dixon ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,216 views/month, #6,714 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

He has been cited as an influence by Led Zeppelin^[37], a rock band^[38], founded in 1968^[39].

FAQs

Where was Willie Dixon born?

Willie Dixon's place of birth was Vicksburg^[2].

Where did Willie Dixon die?

Willie Dixon died in Burbank^[4].

What did Willie Dixon do for work?

Willie Dixon worked as singer-songwriter^[6], blues musician^[7], record producer^[8], boxer^[9], and recording artist^[10].

What awards did Willie Dixon receive?

Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[16].

Who did Willie Dixon influence?

Willie Dixon has been cited as an influence by Led Zeppelin^[37].