Rockwell

American singer
Person human Q1299664
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Rockwell

Summary

Rockwell is a human[1]. Born in Detroit[2], he… he was born on March 15, 1964[3]. He worked as a singer[4], songwriter[5], singer-songwriter[6], and recording artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,158 views/month, #4,196 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Rockwell was born in Detroit[2].
  • Rockwell was born on March 15, 1964[3].
  • Rockwell was born on January 1, 1964[9].
  • Rockwell's father was Berry Gordy[10].
  • Rockwell held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Rockwell worked as a singer[4].
  • Rockwell's professions included songwriter[5].
  • Rockwell worked as a singer-songwriter[6].
  • Rockwell's professions included recording artist[7].
  • Rockwell is recorded as male[12].
  • Rockwell's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Rockwell's genre is pop music[14].
  • Rockwell's record label is recorded as Motown[15].
  • Rockwell's discography is recorded as Rockwell discography[16].
  • Rockwell's family name is recorded as Gordy[17].
  • Rockwell's given name is recorded as Kennedy[18].
  • Rockwell's given name is recorded as William[19].
  • Rockwell's pseudonym is recorded as Rockwell[20].
  • Rockwell's instrument is recorded as voice[21].
  • Rockwell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Rockwell's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Kennedy William Gordy'}[23].
  • Rockwell's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Kenneth Gordy'}[24].
  • Rockwell's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Kennedy Gordy'}[25].
  • Rockwell's different from is recorded as Q228898[26].
  • Rockwell's start of work period is recorded as 1983[27].

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Origins and Family

Rockwell's place of birth was Detroit[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 15, 1964[3] and January 1, 1964[9]. His father was Berry Gordy[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[4], songwriter[5], singer-songwriter[6], and recording artist[7].

Why It Matters

Rockwell ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,158 views/month, #4,196 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Rockwell born?

Born in Detroit[2], Rockwell…

Who were Rockwell's parents?

Rockwell's father was Berry Gordy[10].

What did Rockwell do for work?

Rockwell worked as singer[4], songwriter[5], singer-songwriter[6], and recording artist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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