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He developed the idea of a jazz soloist as well as mastering and popularizing "scat" singing. Some of his lyrics also brought hope to the African-Americans of the 20's and 30's living in Harlem particularly, as well as other parts of the U.S. He also brought much personality to his playing and his singing, bringing out more expression in his performance along with popularizing all the things that he did.
He was arguable the greatest entertainer and Trumpet player during the Harlem renaissance.He was an American cultural icon.
Armstrong's first instrument was a cigar-box guitar.
Armstrong was arrested and sent to Waif's Home for a year's discipline,because he shot off an old "38."
6.Joe Oliver acted as Armstrong's father and even gave him his first trumpet.
7.Armstrong married Daisy Parker, his childhood sweetheart. He divorced a short time later.
8.When Armstrong was playing in Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, he met the piano player and arranger for the band. Her name was Lilian Hardin, his soon to be wife.
1.Louis Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901 in a back-of-town part of New Orleans.
2.At the age of five Armstrong went to live with his mother and great-grandmother, because of his parent's separation.
3.Armstrong's hero was Bunk Jones who played the cornet. Jones taught Armstrong to play the cornet by ear, without reading music.
9.His two main hits were "Hello Dolly" and "What a wonderful World." "Hello Dolly," was a international hit and knocked the Beatles of the top of the charts.
Armstrong's band was renamed to the Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra, and they continued to tour for 10 years.
A white radio announcer refused to tell listeners about Armstrong's concert for African Americans. This was one of the times he was judged by his race instead of his talent.
12. His band was so internationally known that they traveled to africa, South America, and Europe.
13.His nickname "Satchmo" came from his original nickname of "Satchelmouth," because of how his mouth, cheeks, and lips blew up when he played.
Even though his health began to get worse, he continued to record songs in between visits to the hospital.
15.Louis Armstrong died at his house,while sleeping,on July 6, 1971.
One of Louis Armstrong's greatest achievements was learning to keep his foot moving while he slept sitting in a chair in a tavern as a kid in New Orleans. If you kept your foot moving, you weren't thrown out for sleeping.
- HIS accomplishment WAS TO inspire people to follow their dreams
Armstrong gained fame as a horn player, then later became better known as a bandleader, vocalist, musical ambassador and founding figure in much modern American music
he played trumpet for the first time..... i dont know.... but all i know is that he did alot more than that...
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What are the 5 achievements that Louis Armstrong did during their lifetime?
he played the trumpets and he played it really well
Who is the famous trumpet player that made New Orleans jazz famous?
Louis Armstrong (the great Satchmo) matches that description.
Who was born in new Orleans and became known as one of the world's greatest jazz musicians?
Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong
Which of these artists is associated with blues music?
louis armstrong A+
Who is Louis Armstrong?
Grandpa Armstrong
What are the 5 achievements that Louis Armstrong did during their lifetime?
he played the trumpets and he played it really well
Who is the famous trumpet player that made New Orleans jazz famous?
Louis Armstrong (the great Satchmo) matches that description.
Who was Louis Armstrong's dad?
Louis Armstrong's dad is William Armstrong.
How was Louis Armstrong named Louis Armstrong?
His mother named him Louis.
What is Louis Armstrong's real name?
Armstrongs real name is Louis Daniel Armstrong.
Who was born in new Orleans and became known as one of the world's greatest jazz musicians?
Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong
Which of these artists is associated with blues music?
louis armstrong A+
Who is Louis Armstrong?
Grandpa Armstrong
Louis Armstrong mom name?
Josephine Armstrong. No Josephine Armstrong was not Louis' grandmother's name. It was Sarah. She is my great great grandmother.
What did Louis Armstrong do in the 1950's?
In the 1950s Louis Armstrong was a jazz trumpeter.
When was Louis Armstrong House created?
Louis Armstrong House was created in 1910.
Was Louis Armstrong a baha'i?
No, Louis Armstrong was not a Baha'i. Dizzy Gillespie was a Baha'i.
