Louis Armstrong's biography
Louis Armstrong is 70 years old actor born at New Orleans. He was born on Sunday 4th of August 1901. He is often nicknamed as The King of the Jazz TrumpetSatchmoPops. According to year of birth 1901 he belongs to Lost Generation. Birthday on 4th of August means he is Leo. As sign in itself indicates “Lion” or “King”, hence people born under Leo sign are considered to be leaders in every aspects of life. They are royal in nature.
He is native english speaker. He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be actor. You can know him also as street artist, trumpeter, bandleader, conductor, jazz musician, singer, film score composer, film actor, musician, songwriter, radio personality, recording artist. He is recently known as writer.
Louis Armstrong's career
His main focus is to be actor. He is famous thanks to Louis Armstrong--a self-portrait. He is also a member of Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra. Maybe you are curious what instrument does he play ? He plays trumpet.
How did Louis Armstrong die
He died on on Tuesday 6th of July 1971 when he was 70 years old at New York City. Louis Armstrongs death was caused by heart attack. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
Louis Armstrong's Awards
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1960.
What Louis Armstrong has done for a first time
- The slang terms "cat" meaning a man about town and "chops" meaning a musician's playing ability were first coined by him.
Louis Armstrong's quotes
- All music is folk music. I ain't never heard no horse sing a song.
- What is jazz? Man, if you have to ask you'll never know.
- There's some folks, that, if they don't know, you can't tell 'em.
- If it wasn't for jazz, there wouldn't be no rock and roll.
- [on being asked about his #1 song "Hello Dolly"] It sure feels good to be up there with [The Beatles].
- A lotta cats copy the Mona Lisa, but people still line up to see the original.
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Louis Armstrong's body shape
Lets describe how Louis Armstrong looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.
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