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Louis Armstrong is born
Louis Armstrong was born in one of the poorest parts of New Orleans, Louisiana. -
Starting to persue music
Louis Armstrong's family sruggled when his dad left his family and his mom had to resort to protitution to help his family. To support his family, Louis Armstrong left school in 5th grade and begain working, collecting junk and delivering coal. The family who hired him, told him to persue his singing career. -
Sent to Colored Waif's Home for Boys
While celebrating New Year's Eve, Armstrong shot his stepdad's gun into the air and was arrested immediately. Right after his arrest, he was taken to Colored Waif's Home for Boys. At the facility, he was taught how to play the cornet and discovered his passion for music. -
Armstrong joins Kid Ory's Band
Louis Armstrong replaces his mentor, Joe "King" Oliver in King Ory's Band. This is Armstrong's first official band. -
Moving to The Big Apple and finds a manager
In 1929, Louis Armstrong moves to New York City to contin ue to persue his musical career. He preforms on broadway and meets a man named Tommy Rockwell, who would soon become his manager. -
Return to Chicago
Armstrong returned to Chicago with no band and no contract. He relied on his friend Joe Glaser. There were mob troubles in Chicago at the time. Armstrong needed Glaser to revive his career and he did -
Louis Armstrong passes away
July 6, 1971 Louis Armstrong died from a heart attack. -
Introducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Still Relevant Today
Louis Armstrong is still relevant today, for his raspy, comforting voice and becoming the face of jazz.
