Louis Armstrong

Events

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana

August 4, 1901

Learned to play the cornet

1913

Joined his first band - "Creole Jazz Band" in Chicago

1922

Chicago

Recorded 60+ popular songs with "Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five"

1925

Switched from playing cornet to trumpet

1926

Fought racial criticism and took break from recording for 2 years

1931 - 1933

Sang famous "What a Wonderful World" - Topped UK pop charts

1967

Died at home - Queens, New York

July 6, 1971