Louis Armstrong
CountryUSA
Active Since1919
GenreJazz
About Louis Armstrong
Satchmo. What a Wonderful World became a global anthem. Invented jazz singing and scat singing. Over 60 million records. The first African American to host a nationally broadcast show. His smile was as famous as his trumpet. Hello Dolly knocked the Beatles off number one.
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