Roland Roland Kirk
American musician (1935-1977)
1935 — 1977
Quick Facts
Profession
American musician (1935-1977)
Born
August 7, 1935
Died
1977 (age ~42)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
composer, clarinetist, saxophonist
United StatesBorn in ColumbusDied in Bloomington
1935
Born in Columbus (1935-08-07)
1977
Died in Bloomington
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Roland Roland Kirk?+
Roland Roland Kirk is American musician (1935-1977). Born in 1935.
What does the name Roland mean?+
The name Roland means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.". It is of German origin.
When was Roland Roland Kirk born?+
Roland Roland Kirk was born on August 7, 1935.
When did Roland Roland Kirk die?+
Roland Roland Kirk died in 1977, at approximately 42 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.
The name Roland is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Roland
Roland — August 7, 1935
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
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