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Louis Prima Biography

Birth Name:Louis Prima

Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Music department

Fast Facts

  • In 1993, he was inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
  • In 2008, he was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame
  • In July 1953, he got married to fellow singer Keely Smith
  • Got his start as a musician in 1929 with the Ellis Stratako Orchestra
  • Was best known for his work as a swing and big band singer
  • In 1939, he performed at President Franklin D․ Roosevelt's birthday celebration
  • In 1961, he performed at the Inaugural Gala for President Kennedy