Instruments singing, piano Name Henry Armstrong | Role Boxer Martial art Boxing | |
Born July 22, 1879
Somerville, Massachusetts, US ( 1879-07-22 ) Occupation(s) musician, songwriter, boxer, booking agent, producer Died February 22, 1951, New York City, New York, United States Similar People Manny Pacquiao, Mickey Rourke, Paul Smith, Ernie Terrell, Miguelito Valdes | ||
Henry W. "Harry" Armstrong (July 22, 1879 – February 28, 1951) was a US boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist and Tin Pan Alley composer.
His biggest hit was "Sweet Adeline", written in 1903 with Richard H. Gerard. His 1905 sentimental ballad "Nellie Dean" became the signature song of the British music hall singer Gertie Gitana, and subsequently a popular British pub song.
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