Louis Armstrong
American jazz trumpeter, cornetist, singer and bandleader, nicknamed "Satchmo" or "Pops". Along with...
American jazz trumpeter, cornetist, singer and bandleader, nicknamed "Satchmo" or "Pops". Along with [a=Fletcher Henderson] he was the instigator of the second wave of jazz, Swing. Inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1990 (Early Influence). [b]For his writing credits, do not use those of his wife [a=Lil Hardin-Armstrong] ("Struttin' With Some Barbecue", "Bad Boy", "Just For A Thrill", "Perdido Street Blues", "The King Of The Zulu's" among others)[/b] Born 4 August 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (often also noted as 4 July 1900, based on erroneous information from Armstrong himself). Died 6 July 1971 in New York City, New York, USA. Winner of 1 Grammy Award: - Best Vocal Performance, Male for [m=232350]
Created at: 20 Nov 2025
Updated at: 20 Nov 2025
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| # | Song | Artists | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potato Head Blues |