Berry Oakley
American bassist (1948-1972)
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Summary
Berry Oakley was born on April 4, 1948[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on November 11, 1972[3], in Macon[4]. He worked as a musician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,297 views/month, #6,709 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Rose Hill Cemetery[7]
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Educated at: Rich East High School[9]
- Member of: The Allman Brothers Band[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Genre: blues[12]
- Record label: Mercury Records[13]
- Commons category: Berry Oakley[14]
- Cause of death: traffic collision[15], motorcycle accident[16]
- Family name: Oakley[17]
- Given name: Raymond[18], Berry[19]
- Manner of death: accidental death[20]
- Instrument: bass guitar[21], guitar[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Name in native language: Raymond Berry Oakley III[24]
- Different from: Barry Oakley[25]
- Start of work period: 1964[26]
- End of work period: 1972[27]
- P14750: B166-CCA2-6C4F-FCCE-2896[28]
Why It Matters
Berry Oakley has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Berry Oakley born?
Berry Oakley was born in Chicago[2].
Where did Berry Oakley die?
Berry Oakley passed away in Macon[4].
What did Berry Oakley do for work?
Berry Oakley worked as a musician[5].
Where did Berry Oakley go to school?
Berry Oakley was educated at Rich East High School[9].