Jim Reid

Scottish singer
Person human Q6066866
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Jim Reid

Summary

Jim Reid is a human[1]. He was born in Glasgow[2]. He was born on December 29, 1961[3]. He worked as a vocalist[4], singer[5], guitarist[6], composer[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,834 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Glasgow[2], Jim Reid…
  • Jim Reid was born on December 29, 1961[3].
  • Jim Reid held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Jim Reid worked as a vocalist[4].
  • Jim Reid's professions included singer[5].
  • Jim Reid worked as a guitarist[6].
  • Jim Reid worked as a composer[7].
  • Jim Reid worked as a musician[8].
  • Jim Reid's education included a stint at Hunter High School[11].
  • Jim Reid was a member of The Jesus and Mary Chain[12].
  • Jim Reid was a member of Freeheat[13].
  • Jim Reid is recorded as male[14].
  • Jim Reid's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Jim Reid's genre is alternative rock[16].
  • Jim Reid's record label is recorded as Creation Records[17].
  • Jim Reid's voice type is recorded as baritone[18].
  • Jim Reid's family name is recorded as Reid[19].
  • Jim Reid's given name is recorded as James[20].
  • Jim Reid's given name is recorded as McLeish[21].
  • Jim Reid's instrument is recorded as guitar[22].
  • Jim Reid's instrument is recorded as voice[23].
  • Jim Reid's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Jim Reid's birth name is recorded as James McLeish Reid[25].
  • Jim Reid's name in native language is recorded as Jim Reid[26].
  • Jim Reid's different from is recorded as Jim Reid[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jim Reid was born in Glasgow[2]. He was born on December 29, 1961[3].

Education

Jim Reid's education included a stint at Hunter High School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include vocalist[4], singer[5], guitarist[6], composer[7], and musician[8].

Why It Matters

Jim Reid ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,834 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jim Reid born?

Born in Glasgow[2], Jim Reid…

What did Jim Reid do for work?

Jim Reid worked as vocalist[4], singer[5], guitarist[6], composer[7], and musician[8].

Where did Jim Reid go to school?

Jim Reid was educated at Hunter High School[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 6w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Copyright representative PRS for Music
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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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