Louis Prima

Birth Name:

Louis Prima

Birth Place:

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor, Music department

Louis Prima

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