Burgess, John (1934)
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| Birthname | Burgess, John Davie | ||||
| born on | 11 March 1934 at 10:40 (= 10:40 AM ) | ||||
| Place | Aberdeen, Scotland, 57n10, 2w04 | ||||
| Timezone | GMT h0w (is standard time) | ||||
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| Astrology data | 20°10' 25°50 Asc. 07°24'
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Biography
Scottish bagpipe player who was known as "The King of the Highland Pipes." Childhood lessons brought numerous wins and accolades from junior and professional competitions. His albums gained popularity in the '70s and Burgess was awarded an MBE in 1989. He died June 29, 2005 near his home inInvergordon, Scotland from injuries suffered in an auto accident. He was 71.
Events
- Work : Prize 1989 (MBE Award)
Source Notes
Frank C. Clifford quotes Caroline Gerard from B.C., British Entertainers 1997
Categories
- Vocation : Entertain/Music : Instrumentalist (Pro bagpipe player)
- Lifestyle : Work : Skills - singular/specialist
- Notable : Awards : Vocational award (MBE Award)
- Personal : Misc. : Changed name (Known as "The King of Highland Pipes")
- Personal : Death : Accidental

20°10'
25°50 Asc.
07°24'