Louis Daniel Armstrong, also known as “Satchmo,” “Satch,” and “Pops,” was a trumpeter and singer from the United States who was born on August 4, 1901. He was a major figure in jazz history. His career spans five decades and numerous jazz eras.
He won a Grammy Award for Best Male Vocal Performance for Hello, Dolly! in 1965, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1972, and admission into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2017.
Mary Estelle “Mayann” Albert and William Armstrong were his parents. Mary Albert was about sixteen years old when she was born at home in Boutte, Louisiana.
Albert reared Beatrice “Mama Lucy” Armstrong, who was born less than a year and a half later. William Armstrong quickly deserted his family.
What was Louis Armstrong net worth at the time of death?
When he died in 1971, he had a net worth of $10 million dollars. His net wealth can be due to world-record-breaking concerts that drew tens of thousands of followers.
The trumpeter maintained a very secluded life, and nothing is known about his business ventures.
According to accounts, Louis did have a handful of side enterprises that brought in extra money.
