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Stage Name: Louis Armstrong
Birth Name: Louis Daniel Armstrong
Date of Birth: Fourth of August, 1901
City/Town of Birth: New Orleans
State/Province of Birth: Louisiana
Country of Birth: United States of America
Short Bio: Louis Armstrong is a legend to the world of jazz
and music in general. Louis was effectionally referred to as Pops
and Satchmo. The instrument he performed with was the trumpet, and
sang with a distinctive deep gravel voice. He is credited with being
one of the founders of jazz, and was performing at the height of
jazz's popularity. His contribution to jazz was so great, that he
was embraced by popular music in his later years. Some would say
his effect on pop music was as influential as it was to jazz. Always
noted for his smile, and the joy he brought to his performances.
Popular Songs: Hello, Dolly, We Have All the Time in the
World and What a Wonderful World.
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