Steve Goodman

American folk music singer-songwriter
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Steve Goodman

Summary

Steve Goodman is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on July 25, 1948[3]. He passed away in Seattle[4]. He died on September 20, 1984[5]. He worked as a composer[6], songwriter[7], guitarist[8], singer[9], and singer-songwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,018 views/month, #5,468 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chicago[2], Steve Goodman…
  • Steve Goodman died in Seattle[4].
  • Steve Goodman was born on July 25, 1948[3].
  • Steve Goodman died on September 20, 1984[5].
  • Burial took place at Wrigley Field[12].
  • Steve Goodman held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Steve Goodman's native language[14].
  • Steve Goodman's professions included composer[6].
  • Steve Goodman worked as a songwriter[7].
  • Steve Goodman's professions included guitarist[8].
  • Steve Goodman worked as a singer[9].
  • Steve Goodman's professions included singer-songwriter[10].
  • Steve Goodman's education included a stint at Lake Forest College[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Steve Goodman is City of New Orleans[16].
  • Steve Goodman received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album[17].
  • Steve Goodman is recorded as male[18].
  • Steve Goodman's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Steve Goodman's genre is folk music[20].
  • Steve Goodman's genre is comedy song[21].
  • Steve Goodman's record label is recorded as Buddah Records[22].
  • Steve Goodman's record label is recorded as Asylum Records[23].
  • Steve Goodman's record label is recorded as Red Pajamas Records[24].
  • Steve Goodman's Commons category is recorded as Steve Goodman[25].
  • The cause of death was leukemia[26].
  • Steve Goodman's family name is recorded as Goodman[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Steve Goodman was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on July 25, 1948[3]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Steve Goodman was educated at Lake Forest College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], songwriter[7], guitarist[8], singer[9], and singer-songwriter[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Steve Goodman is City of New Orleans[16].

Recognition

Steve Goodman received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album[17].

Death and Burial

Steve Goodman died on September 20, 1984[5]. He died in Seattle[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[26]. Burial took place at Wrigley Field[12].

Why It Matters

Steve Goodman ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,018 views/month, #5,468 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 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 Steve Goodman born?

Steve Goodman was born in Chicago[2].

Where did Steve Goodman die?

Steve Goodman died in Seattle[4].

What did Steve Goodman do for work?

Steve Goodman worked as composer[6], songwriter[7], guitarist[8], singer[9], and singer-songwriter[10].

Where did Steve Goodman go to school?

Steve Goodman was educated at Lake Forest College[15].

What awards did Steve Goodman receive?

Honors received include Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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