Thomas Bangalter
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Summary
Thomas Bangalter was born on January 3, 1975[1], in Paris[2]. He has worked as a musician[3], composer[4], and director[5]. He ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,236 views/month, #3,922 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Daniel Vangarde[7]
- Spouse: Élodie Bouchez[8]
- Country of citizenship: France[9]
- Educated at: Lycée Carnot[10]
- Award received: Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording[11], Grammy Award for Album of the Year[12], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[13]
- Member of: Darlin'[14], Daft Punk[15], Stardust[16], Together[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: dance music[19], pop music[20], film score[21], ballet[22], French house[23]
- Record label: Erato Records[24], Ed Banger Records[25], Roulé[26]
- Commons category: Thomas Bangalter[27]
- Family name: Bangalter[28]
- Given name: Thomas[29]
- Official website: http://www.daftpunk.com/[30]
- Instrument: electronic keyboard[31], synthesizer[32], bass guitar[33], guitar[34], vocoder[35], programming[36], voice[37]
- Partner in business or sport: Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[39], English[40]
- Number of children: 2[41]
- Start of work period: 1992[42]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[43]
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Country: US[44]
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Began / founded: 1975-01-03[45]
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Genre(s): french house, house[46]
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Community tags: french house, house[47]
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MusicBrainz ID: 122a2714-24f8-4046-a532-64064b5076d2[48]
Why It Matters
Thomas Bangalter has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Works attributed to him include Instant Crush[51], a single[52], founded in 2012[53].
FAQs
Where was Thomas Bangalter born?
Thomas Bangalter's place of birth was Paris[2].
Who were Thomas Bangalter's parents?
Thomas Bangalter's father was Daniel Vangarde[7].
Who was Thomas Bangalter married to?
Thomas Bangalter's spouses include Élodie Bouchez[8].
What did Thomas Bangalter do for work?
Thomas Bangalter worked as a musician[3], composer[4], and director[5].
Where did Thomas Bangalter go to school?
Thomas Bangalter was educated at Lycée Carnot[10].
What awards did Thomas Bangalter receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording[11], Grammy Award for Album of the Year[12], and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[13].