
American jazz musician, trumpeter and singer (1901–1971)
1901 — 1971
Quick Facts
Profession
American jazz musician, trumpeter and singer (1901–1971)
Born
August 4, 1901
Died
1971 (age ~70)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, writer, conductor
1901
Born in New Orleans (1901-08-04)
1960
Awardstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
1971
Died in Corona
1972
AwardGrammy Lifetime Achievement Award
About
Louis Daniel Armstrong, nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", was an American jazz and blues trumpeter and vocalist. Among the most influential figures in jazz, his career spanned five decades and several eras in the history of the genre. Armstrong received numerous accolades including the Grammy Award for Best Male Vocal Performance for Hello, Dolly! in 1965, as well as a posthumous win for the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1972. His influence crossed musical genres, with inductions into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, among others.
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Louis Daniel Armstrong, nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", was an American jazz and blues trumpeter and vocalist. Among the most influential figures in jazz, his career spanned five decades and several eras in the history of the genre. Armstrong received numerous accolades including the Gramm
The name Daniel means "Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.". It is of English origin.
Daniel Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901.
Daniel Armstrong died in 1971, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.
The name Daniel is of English origin, meaning "Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Daniel — August 4, 1901
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
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Guestbook
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
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