Louis Armstrong

https://www.theguardian.com/music/20...ted-by-so-many

Interesting stuff on louis

Yes I hadn't realised he was considered to have sold out as a jazz musician. Having said that I thought his James Bond theme was a bit of a sell out myself [emoji38]

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Originally Posted by struth

https://www.theguardian.com/music/20...ted-by-so-many

Interesting stuff on louis

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Thanks for posting Grant
He was a very interesting artist indeed.
Contrary to his ‘Uncle Tom’ tag,
He was outspoken towards the U.S and the civil rights atrocities.

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Originally Posted by WESTLOWER

Thanks for posting Grant
He was a very interesting artist indeed.
Contrary to his ‘Uncle Tom’ tag,
He was outspoken towards the U.S and the civil rights atrocities.

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Indeed, it's a case of not just believing how he was branded by many. He did more than most, and in a way, deliberately damaged his standing as a musician to further the cause of equality. Not many superstars do that, they just kid on they do.