George Benson
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Summary
George Benson was born on March 22, 1943[1], in Pittsburgh[2]. He has worked as a guitarist[3], singer[4], songwriter[5], jazz musician[6], and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,526 views/month, #5,441 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[10]
- Occupation: jazz guitarist[11], recording artist[12], singer-songwriter[13], musician[14], bandleader[15]
- Educated at: Schenley High School[16]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17], NEA Jazz Masters[18], New Jersey Hall of Fame[19]
- Religion or worldview: Jehovah's Witnesses[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: jazz[22], smooth jazz[23], pop music[24], rhythm and blues[25], funk[26]
- Record label: Warner Bros. Records[27], Columbia Records[28], Concord Records[29], Warner Bros. Entertainment[30], computer telephony integration[31], The Verve[32], Prestige[33]
- Discography: George Benson discography[34]
- Commons category: George Benson[35]
- Family name: Benson[36]
- Given name: George Washington[37]
- Official website: http://georgebenson.com[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:George Benson[39]
- Instrument: guitar[40], voice[41]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[42]
- Birth name: George Washington Benson[43]
- Name in native language: George Benson[44]
- Different from: George Benson[45]
Why It Matters
George Benson has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was George Benson born?
George Benson was born in Pittsburgh[2].
What did George Benson do for work?
George Benson worked as a guitarist[3], singer[4], songwriter[5], jazz musician[6], and composer[7].
Where did George Benson go to school?
George Benson was educated at Schenley High School[16].
What awards did George Benson receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17], NEA Jazz Masters[18], and New Jersey Hall of Fame[19].