Louis Armstrong (1900-1971), known as "Satchmo," was born in New Orleans. He occupied himself as a street-singer for much of his childhood, until he was arrested for firing a bullet into the air on New Year's Eve. He was then placed in a home where he was taught to play cornet by one of the directors of the home. Eventually released from the home he returned to New Orleans where he played in various bands. In 1964 he had the number one album "Hello Dollie". Besides playing music Louis Armstrong also acted in many movies. He did well for his time because back than,in Hollywood, not many black actors were expected to turn o....

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