Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Dennis Taylor (musician)


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The result was   keep. -- Cirt (talk) 00:14, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

Dennis Taylor (musician)

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Does not appear notable as it is, even though he has worked with some who apparently are. Another indicator of lack of notability (though by no means policy-related or fool proof) is that the article was not created until the date of this person's death. -Lilac Soul (Talk • Contribs) 12:53, 19 October 2010 (UTC)

Not notable? He played on 5 Grammy nominated albums, and was one of the most well respected side men in the business. To be notable is not just to be famous. Some of the best musicians in the world are mostly sidemen. His contributions to a great number of blues albums is definitely a mark of notoriety. He was an arranger, composer, musician and author. He was a teacher. Through all those things, he impacted a number of people. Again, he was continually asked to perform and record with the biggest names in the blues industry. That's notable. The current list of recording credits is nowhere near complete, he has played on hundreds of records, and has toured with the best blues musicians in the world.
 * Speedy Delete Musician with no assertion of notability. 2 says you, says two 17:57, 19 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep Article notes how subject was influential in teaching musical technique in varied music genres. Also identifies notable contributions to recordings as performer. --PJL IV (talk) 14:44, 22 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep Subject published three books through Hal Leonard, ISBNs have been included - this follows notability criteria.Paradise coyote (talk) 16:55, 22 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions.  -- • Gene93k (talk) 22:58, 19 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep. We've never satisfactorily worked out how to cope with session musicians who have performed on numerous high-profile projects, but have only minimal coverage specifically about them. In this case, I think there is evidence enough of notability; I am particularly persauded by Paradise Coyote's argument. Bondegezou (talk) 14:44, 25 October 2010 (UTC)
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