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Louis Armstrong, byname Satchmo (truncation of “Satchel Mouth”), (born August 4, 1901, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.—died July 6, 1971, New York, New York), the leading trumpeter and one of the most influential artists in jazz history.
- Did Louis Armstrong like the name Satchmo?
- What was one of Louis Armstrong nicknames?
- What does Satchmo mean?
- What was Armstrong's nickname among musicians?
Did Louis Armstrong like the name Satchmo?
Having heard that Armstrong was called by a variety of monikers referring to the size of his mouth, including "Dippermouth," "Gatemouth," and "Satchelmouth," the tongued-tied editor blurted out "Hello, Satchmo!" As it turns out, Armstrong liked the moniker and quickly adopted it as his own. ...
What was one of Louis Armstrong nicknames?
Louis Armstrong biographer Ricky Riccardi tells the story behind Louis Armstrong's most famous nickname, "Satchmo."
What does Satchmo mean?
/ˈsætʃməʊ/ /ˈsætʃməʊ/ the popular name of the jazz musician Louis Armstrong. It was short for 'satchel mouth', because he had a very large mouth.
What was Armstrong's nickname among musicians?
Louis Armstrong, nicknamed "Satchmo," "Pops" and, later, "Ambassador Satch," was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. An all-star virtuoso, he came to prominence in the 1920s, influencing countless musicians with both his daring trumpet style and unique vocals.
