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My Take
Bill Graham is the kind of behind-the-scenes giant I think people underrate. A Berlin-born Jewish refugee who survived war, earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart, then reinvented himself in San Francisco as the man who essentially industrialized the live rock concert. The Fillmore wasn't just a venue; it was a template the whole touring business still follows. What impresses me is that he created value not by performing but by building the stage others stood on, the unglamorous infrastructure of culture. His 1992 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction was overdue recognition. Modern live music owes him an enormous, often invisible debt.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bill Graham
- Name (Japanese)
- ビル・グレアム
- Reading
- びる・ぐれあむ
- Born
- January 8, 1931 – October 25, 1991
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Berlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- impresario / concert production / music promoter / talent manager / entrepreneur
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- DeWitt Clinton High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Bronze Star Medal
- Purple Heart
- 1992 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill%20Graham%20(promoter)
Frequently asked questions
When was Bill Graham born?
January 8, 1931 – October 25, 1991.
Where is Bill Graham from?
Bill Graham is from Berlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg.
What does Bill Graham do?
Bill Graham works as impresario, concert production, music promoter, talent manager, entrepreneur.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.