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Louis armstrong. History of Rock and Roll . Satchmo. Louis Armstrong August 4, 1901-July 6, 1971 Born in New Orleans Nickname: Satchmo or Pops Trumpet and cornet player Scat vocalist Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Achievements. Number 1 hit – “Hello, Dolly!”
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Louis armstrong History of Rock and Roll
Satchmo • Louis Armstrong • August 4, 1901-July 6, 1971 • Born in New Orleans • Nickname: Satchmo or Pops • Trumpet and cornet player • Scat vocalist • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee
Achievements Number 1 hit – “Hello, Dolly!” Unseated the Beatles after 14 weeks at number 1. 1Grammy Award 11 songs in Grammy Hall of Fame Rock and Roll HOF inductee Numerous Collaborations Inventive and creative style of trumpeting and scat singing
Influence A unique and creative way of improvising imitated by many in jazz music and beyond. Reworked jazz standards and pop songs infusing his style Collaborated with many great artists Rock musicians incorporate improvisation and jazz styles into live performances Mastered and popularized scat singing
Performance Trumpet Scat Singing