Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Robert Blake (folk singer) (2nd nomination)


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The result was keep.  So Why  07:37, 11 July 2017 (UTC)

Robert Blake (folk singer)
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Appears to fail WP:GNG. Nothing meaningful currently available sourcing-wise other than a few tour date websites, the musician's own personal website, and personal profiles via current and old social media accounts. No major media mentions that I could find, either. Article's sources are quite old. The original AfD nine years ago was weak as were the keep arguments (from just three editors, one who seemed to have a personal/emotional connection to the article subject) - the article should have been deleted then. Would love for someone to prove me wrong, but I think this article and subject just isn't Wikipedia- or encyclopedia-worthy. --  ψλ  ● ✉ ✓ 14:23, 17 June 2017 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions.  WC  Quidditch   &#9742;   &#9998;  15:38, 17 June 2017 (UTC)


 * Keep: This smells like an I don't like it request. What has changed since the last one? 65.215.127.194 (talk) 22:52, 23 June 2017 (UTC)
 * What has changed? Nothing.  Which is precisely the point of this AfD.  Blake is no more notable now than he was 10 years ago when the article was first written.  How about you sign in an use your actual account, NY IP, so we can know who we are dealing with and make sure you won't be casting multiple !votes?  That would be the honest thing to do, after all.  --  ψλ  ● ✉ ✓ 23:59, 23 June 2017 (UTC)


 * Keep - folk music is not the giant genre it was in 1967, but still has its fans. This musician records on a "major minor" record company. Touring nationally is evidence of a notable musician. Bearian (talk) 00:23, 24 June 2017 (UTC)


 * But does he meet WP:GNG, ? If so, please show me how.  I'm not finding him even meeting the criteria listed in what you linked to.  Like I said in the original comments I put up here, I'd love for someone to show me I'm wrong.  --  ψλ  ● ✉ ✓ 00:27, 24 June 2017 (UTC)
 * I found lots of news sources showing he's toured from Washington State to Maine. Bearian (talk) 00:46, 24 June 2017 (UTC)
 * Yes, they do mention he is appearing in this place or that place. I don't think that would be considered (as the guideline states) "adequate sources" to establish notability (but I could be wrong).  --  ψλ  ● ✉ ✓ 01:12, 24 June 2017 (UTC)

 Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Winged Blades Godric  03:02, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Washington-related deletion discussions. • Gene93k (talk) 01:05, 26 June 2017 (UTC)


 * Keep based on the sources I see in the more optimized 'find sources' template, it appears he's been touring nationally since at least 2010. Jclemens (talk) 01:40, 26 June 2017 (UTC)
 * Unknown bands and performers tour nationally all the time. I know several personally and none of them would meet WP:GNG to warrant an encyclopedia article. Can you give a reason based on GNG how this performer meets notability guidelines and the article has encyclopedic value? --  ψλ  ● ✉ ✓ 02:05, 26 June 2017 (UTC)
 * Unknown bands and performers tour nationally all the time. I know several personally and none of them would meet WP:GNG to warrant an encyclopedia article. Can you give a reason based on GNG how this performer meets notability guidelines and the article has encyclopedic value? --  ψλ  ● ✉ ✓ 02:05, 26 June 2017 (UTC)

 Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, North America1000 02:06, 3 July 2017 (UTC)


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