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About Louis Armstrong
About Him
Louis Armstrong was an American jazz singer and one of the most influential trumpeters and cornet players in music history.
His Legacy
11 of his recordings were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame listed Armstrong's West End Blues on the list of 500 songs that shaped Rock and Roll.
His Awards
In 1964, he won a Grammy Award in the Male Vocal Performance category for the "Hello, Dolly!" song. He later was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1972.
His Personal Life
He was married 4 times and divorced 3.
Fun Facts
He kept a strong connection to the cooking of New Orleans and he was always signing his letters with the phrase: "Red beans and ricely yours...".
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F.A.Q. about Louis Armstrong
When is his birthday?
Louis Armstrong's birthday is on August 4, 1901.
In how many days is his birthday?
Louis' birthday is in 162 days
How old was Louis when he died?
He was 69 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 6, 1971.
How old would he be today?
Louis Armstrong would be 123 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Louis from?
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S..