Bobby Bland
American soul & blues musician (1930–2013)
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Summary
Bobby Bland was born on January 27, 1930[1], in Rosemark[2]. He died on June 23, 2013[3], in Memphis[4]. He worked as a singer[5], blues musician[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,114 views/month, #6,899 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Germantown[9]
- Date of birth: October 27, 1930[10]
- Place of burial: Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Award received: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[14], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: blues[17], soul[18]
- Military branch: United States Army[19]
- Record label: Duke Records[20], Dunhill[21]
- Discography: Bobby Bland discography[22]
- Commons category: Bobby Bland[23]
- Family name: Bland[24]
- Given name: Bobby[25]
- Official website: http://www.bobbybluebland.com/[26]
- Instrument: harmonica[27], voice[28]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Name in native language: Bobby Bland[31]
- Start of work period: 1951[32]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[33]
Why It Matters
Bobby Bland has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Bobby Bland born?
Bobby Bland was born in Rosemark[2].
Where did Bobby Bland die?
Bobby Bland died in Memphis[4].
What did Bobby Bland do for work?
Bobby Bland worked as a singer[5], blues musician[6], and musician[7].
What awards did Bobby Bland receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[14] and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[15].