Louis Armstrong: Quick Facts
Facts
| Also Known As | Louis Daniel Armstrong • Satchmo |
|---|---|
| Born | August 4, 1901 • New Orleans • Louisiana |
| Died | July 6, 1971 (aged 69) • New York City • New York |
| Awards And Honors | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1990) • Grammy Award (1964) |
Did You Know?
- Louis Armstrong was the first black man in the U.S. to host a radio show.
- "What a Wonderful World" peaked on the U.S. music charts after Armstrong passed away.
- Armstrong was arrested at eleven years old for disturbing the peace.
- Mob bosses from New York City and Chicago threatened Louis Armstrong in attempts to control his management contract.
- Armstrong played the trumpet so powerfully that he often split his lip.
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