Herbie Hancock
0 sources
Herbie Hancock
Summary
Herbie Hancock is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he worked as a singer-songwriter[3], bandleader[4], conductor[5], jazz musician[6], and keyboardist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,029 views/month, #4,096 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Herbie Hancock's place of birth was Chicago[2].
- Herbie Hancock held citizenship in United States[9].
- English was Herbie Hancock's native language[10].
- Herbie Hancock is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11].
- Herbie Hancock worked as a singer-songwriter[3].
- Herbie Hancock's professions included bandleader[4].
- Herbie Hancock worked as a conductor[5].
- Herbie Hancock's professions included jazz musician[6].
- Herbie Hancock's professions included keyboardist[7].
- Herbie Hancock's professions included actor[12].
- Herbie Hancock held the position of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador[13].
- Herbie Hancock was employed by University of California, Los Angeles[14].
- Herbie Hancock was educated at Grinnell College[15].
- Herbie Hancock was educated at Manhattan School of Music[16].
- Herbie Hancock's education included a stint at Hyde Park Academy High School[17].
- Herbie Hancock was educated at Wendell Phillips Academy High School[18].
- Herbie Hancock received the Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance[19].
- Herbie Hancock received the MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing[20].
- Herbie Hancock received the MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction[21].
- Herbie Hancock received the MTV Video Music Award for Best Concept Video[22].
- Herbie Hancock received the MTV Video Music Award for Most Experimental Video[23].
- Herbie Hancock received the Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance[24].
- Herbie Hancock's religion is recorded as Nichiren Buddhism[25].
- Herbie Hancock is recorded as male[26].
- Herbie Hancock's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Chicago[2], Herbie Hancock… he is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11]. English was his native language[10].
Education
Educated at Grinnell College[15], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1846[30]; Manhattan School of Music[16], a conservatory[31], in United States[32], founded in 1917[33]; Hyde Park Academy High School[17], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1863[36]; and Wendell Phillips Academy High School[18], a high school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1904[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[3], bandleader[4], conductor[5], jazz musician[6], keyboardist[7], and actor[12]. Among Herbie Hancock's employers was University of California, Los Angeles[14]. He held the position of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador[13].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance[19], a class of music award[40]; MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing[20], a class of award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1984[43]; MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction[21], an award for best production design[44], in United States[45], founded in 1984[46]; MTV Video Music Award for Best Concept Video[22], a class of award[47]; MTV Video Music Award for Most Experimental Video[23], a class of award[48]; and MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects[49], a class of award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1984[52].
Personal Life
Herbie Hancock's religion is recorded as Nichiren Buddhism[25].
Why It Matters
Herbie Hancock ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,029 views/month, #4,096 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Rachel Z[55], a jazz pianist[56], b. 1962[57], of United States[58]; Connie Han[59], a pianist[60], b. 1996[61], of United States[62], specialised in piano performance[63]; and Larry Smith[64], a basketball player[65], b. 1958[66], of United States[67], awarded the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame[68].
FAQs
Where was Herbie Hancock born?
Herbie Hancock's place of birth was Chicago[2].
What did Herbie Hancock do for work?
Herbie Hancock worked as singer-songwriter[3], bandleader[4], conductor[5], jazz musician[6], and keyboardist[7].
Where did Herbie Hancock go to school?
Herbie Hancock was educated at Grinnell College[15], Manhattan School of Music[16], Hyde Park Academy High School[17], and Wendell Phillips Academy High School[18].
What awards did Herbie Hancock receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance[19], MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing[20], MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction[21], and MTV Video Music Award for Best Concept Video[22].
Who did Herbie Hancock influence?
Herbie Hancock has been cited as an influence by Rachel Z[55], Connie Han[59], and Larry Smith[64].