Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/George Borowski


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The result was   delete. -- Cirt (talk) 22:43, 18 May 2011 (UTC)

George Borowski

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His claim to fame is that he inspired some lines in a Dire Straits song. There is a reference to a story in Q magazine but I don't think it is enough to establish notability. If its not delete perhaps it could be redirected but I'm not sure where to. Szzuk (talk) 21:52, 9 May 2011 (UTC)


 * Delete -The Q magazine article is substantial, but that's the only coverage. And the coverage is really about (t)he hitherto unacknowledged people, products and "things" that have helped shape rock 'n' roll according to the article title.  Which essentially says "this is something we're writing about that hasn't really been noted".  The article describes an interesting life in rock, but not one that meets Wikipedia's inclusion guidelines. -- Whpq (talk) 13:57, 10 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions.  — • Gene93k (talk) 17:03, 11 May 2011 (UTC)

 Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Ron Ritzman (talk) 00:00, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so a clearer consensus may be reached.


 * Delete article hinges on one source. Fails WP:BIO for lack of significant coverage. LibStar (talk) 12:36, 18 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Delete - The guy does have a certain claim to fame but not enough for his own encyclopedia article. His connection to "Sultans of Swing" could be mentioned briefly in that article (with source). -- D OOMSDAYER 520  (Talk|Contribs) 16:11, 18 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Comment - With respect to being the guy who is "Guitar George" in "The Sultans of Swing", that claim is made by him, and is not substantiated by other references aside form this article that interviews Borowski. So it may be mentioned as you say, with sources, but the only source we have is not one that I would say is strong enough to place it.  To my knowledge, Mark Knopfler has never identified who Guitar George was.  Interstingly, this book includes some material that speculates that it was George Young of Vanda & Young. -- Whpq (talk) 16:33, 18 May 2011 (UTC)
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