Bill Black

Summary

Bill Black is a human^[1]. Born in Memphis^[2], he… he was born on September 17, 1926^[3]. He passed away in Memphis^[4]. He died on October 21, 1965^[5]. He worked as a session musician^[6] and bassist^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (709 views/month, #7,061 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Bill Black's place of birth was Memphis^[2].
• Bill Black died in Memphis^[4].
• Bill Black was born on September 17, 1926^[3].
• Bill Black died on October 21, 1965^[5].
• Burial took place at Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown^[9].
• Bill Black held citizenship in United States^[10].
• Bill Black's professions included session musician^[6].
• Bill Black worked as a bassist^[7].
• Bill Black's education included a stint at Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School^[11].
• Bill Black received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[12].
• Bill Black was a member of Bill Black's Combo^[13].
• Bill Black was a member of The Blue Moon Boys^[14].
• Bill Black is recorded as male^[15].
• Bill Black's instance of is recorded as human^[16].
• Bill Black's genre is rockabilly^[17].
• Bill Black's military branch is recorded as United States Army^[18].
• Bill Black's record label is recorded as Sun Records^[19].
• Bill Black's Commons category is recorded as Bill Black^[20].
• The cause of death was brain cancer^[21].
• Bill Black's family name is recorded as Black^[22].
• Bill Black's given name is recorded as William^[23].
• Bill Black's given name is recorded as Patton^[24].
• Bill Black's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[25].
• Bill Black's instrument is recorded as bass guitar^[26].
• Bill Black's instrument is recorded as double bass^[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1926-09-17^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1965-10-21^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: 83247072-1bc7-44d4-a11a-4fc649ddab13^[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Memphis^[2], Bill Black… he was born on September 17, 1926^[3].

Education

Bill Black's education included a stint at Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School^[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include session musician^[6] and bassist^[7].

Recognition

Bill Black received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[12].

Death and Burial

Bill Black died on October 21, 1965^[5]. He passed away in Memphis^[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer^[21]. He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown^[9].

Why It Matters

Bill Black ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (709 views/month, #7,061 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

FAQs

Where was Bill Black born?

Bill Black's place of birth was Memphis^[2].

Where did Bill Black die?

Bill Black died in Memphis^[4].

What did Bill Black do for work?

Bill Black worked as session musician^[6] and bassist^[7].

Where did Bill Black go to school?

Bill Black was educated at Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School^[11].

What awards did Bill Black receive?

Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[12].