Henry W. Armstrong | |
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Born | Somerville, Massachusetts, US | July 22, 1879
Died | February 22, 1951 New York, New York, US | (aged 71)
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Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
Henry W. Armstrong (July 22, 1879 – February 28, 1951) was an American boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist, and Tin Pan Alley composer. [1]
His biggest hit was " Sweet Adeline", written in 1903 with Richard H. Gerard. [1] [2] His 1905 sentimental ballad " Nellie Dean" became the signature song of the British music hall singer Gertie Gitana, [3] and subsequently a popular British pub song. [4]
Henry W. Armstrong | |
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Born | Somerville, Massachusetts, US | July 22, 1879
Died | February 22, 1951 New York, New York, US | (aged 71)
Occupation(s) |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
Henry W. Armstrong (July 22, 1879 – February 28, 1951) was an American boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist, and Tin Pan Alley composer. [1]
His biggest hit was " Sweet Adeline", written in 1903 with Richard H. Gerard. [1] [2] His 1905 sentimental ballad " Nellie Dean" became the signature song of the British music hall singer Gertie Gitana, [3] and subsequently a popular British pub song. [4]