Graham (given name) settlements of smaller size than villages. In the 12th century the surname was taken from England to Scotland by Sir William de Graham, who founded Clan Graham. Variant spellings of the forename are "Grahame" and "Graeme". The forename "Graham" is considered to be an English and Scottish given name. Its origin as a surname has led to its occasional use as a female given name, as for example in the case of Graham Cockburn, a daughter of Henry Cockburn, Lord Cockburn. Graham (given name) Graham () is a masculine given name in the English language. According to some sources, it
Bill Graham (author) Simon Carmody and Gavin Friday. Bill Graham (author) Bill Graham (1951 – 11 May 1996) was an Irish journalist and author. He attended Trinity College, Dublin and resided in Howth. In addition to authoring several books, Graham wrote for "Hot Press" magazine from its founding. He died of a heart attack at forty-four on 11 May 1996 being survived by his mother Eileen. Graham's long time colleague and "Hot Press" editor Niall Stokes described him: "In many ways, he was a founding father of modern Irish music. He inspired a whole generation of Irish fans and musicians to look at