Tragic Things About Louis Armstrong

There have been countless great voices that have come and gone in the music industry. However, there is one that is truly distinct and recognizable even if you close your eyes. It belongs to the legendary jazz artist, Louis Armstrong.

The singer and trumpeter known as “Satchmo,” “Satch” and “Pops” was one of the pioneers of jazz music and had a legendary career that spanned over 50 years. His signature voice, skills in improvisation, and scat singing have influenced countless artists that have come after him.

But with all his musical talents, Armstrong faced a lot of strife in his life. A troubled childhood and health issues were just a few of the tragedies he faced, as we can now see.

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Running from the mob | 1:31
Arrested | 2:12
Civil rights and racial strife | 2:54
Health issues | 4:15
His secret daughter | 5:15

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