Bill Graham

German-born Jewish-American impresario and rock concert promoter (1931–1991)
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Bill Graham

Summary

Bill Graham is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on January 8, 1931[3]. He passed away in Vallejo[4]. He died on October 25, 1991[5]. He worked as an impresario[6], concert production[7], music promoter[8], talent manager[9], and entrepreneur[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (791 views/month, #6,634 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Bill Graham's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Bill Graham passed away in Vallejo[4].
  • Bill Graham was born on January 8, 1931[3].
  • Bill Graham died on October 25, 1991[5].
  • Bill Graham is buried at Eternal Home Cemetery[12].
  • Bill Graham held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Bill Graham's professions included impresario[6].
  • Bill Graham worked as a concert production[7].
  • Bill Graham's professions included music promoter[8].
  • Bill Graham worked as a talent manager[9].
  • Bill Graham's professions included entrepreneur[10].
  • Bill Graham worked as an actor[14].
  • Bill Graham's education included a stint at DeWitt Clinton High School[15].
  • Bill Graham received the Bronze Star Medal[16].
  • Bill Graham received the Purple Heart[17].
  • Bill Graham received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[18].
  • Bill Graham is recorded as male[19].
  • Bill Graham's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Bill Graham's military branch is recorded as United States Army[21].
  • Bill Graham's Commons category is recorded as Bill Graham (promoter)[22].
  • Bill Graham's unmarried partner is recorded as Melissa Dilworth Gold[23].
  • The cause of death was helicopter crash[24].
  • Bill Graham was part of the conflict Korean War[25].
  • Bill Graham's family name is recorded as Graham[26].
  • Bill Graham's family name is recorded as Grajonca[27].

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Origins and Family

Bill Graham's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on January 8, 1931[3].

Education

Bill Graham was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include impresario[6], concert production[7], music promoter[8], talent manager[9], entrepreneur[10], and actor[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[16], a courage award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1944[30]; Purple Heart[17], a medallion[31], in United States[32], founded in 1932[33]; and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[18], a music museum[34], in United States[35], founded in 1983[36].

Death and Burial

Bill Graham died on October 25, 1991[5]. He died in Vallejo[4]. The cause of death was helicopter crash[24]. Burial took place at Eternal Home Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Bill Graham include Bill Graham Civic Auditorium[37], a concert hall[38], in United States[39], founded in 1915[40].

Why It Matters

Bill Graham ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (791 views/month, #6,634 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include Bill Graham Civic Auditorium[37], a concert hall[38], in United States[39], founded in 1915[40].

FAQs

Where was Bill Graham born?

Born in Berlin[2], Bill Graham…

Where did Bill Graham die?

Bill Graham died in Vallejo[4].

What did Bill Graham do for work?

Bill Graham worked as impresario[6], concert production[7], music promoter[8], talent manager[9], and entrepreneur[10].

Where did Bill Graham go to school?

Bill Graham was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School[15].

What awards did Bill Graham receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[16], Purple Heart[17], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . sfgate.com. Retrieved . sfgate.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . sfgate.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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