David Sylvian
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Summary
David Sylvian was born on February 23, 1958[1], in Beckenham[2]. He has worked as a singer-songwriter[3], singer[4], keyboardist[5], recording artist[6], and photographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,528 views/month, #6,227 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: composer[11], musician[12]
- Member of: Japan[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Genre: new wave[15], jazz[16], art rock[17], ambient music[18], avant-garde music[19], art pop[20], post-progressive[21], ambient pop[22], experimental rock[23]
- Named after: Sylvain Sylvain[24]
- Record label: Virgin[25], Samadhi Sound[26]
- Discography: David Sylvian discography[27]
- Voice type: baritone[28]
- Family name: Batt[29]
- Given name: David Alan[30]
- Pseudonym: David Sylvian[31], Mr. X[32]
- Official website: http://www.davidsylvian.com[33]
- Instrument: guitar[34], keyboard instrument[35], voice[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Birth name: David Alan Batt[38]
- Start of work period: 1974[39]
- Sibling: Steve Jansen[40]
Why It Matters
David Sylvian has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He has been cited as an influence by Morgan[43], a singer[44], b. 1972[45], of Italy[46].
FAQs
Where was David Sylvian born?
David Sylvian was born in Beckenham[2].
What did David Sylvian do for work?
David Sylvian worked as a singer-songwriter[3], singer[4], keyboardist[5], recording artist[6], and photographer[7].
Who did David Sylvian influence?
David Sylvian has been cited as an influence by Morgan[43].