Henry W. Armstrong Musical artist

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 song "Nellie Dean" became the signature song of the British music hall singer Gertie Gitana, and a popular British pub song.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 22, 1879
Birth place
Somerville Massachusetts
Date of deathFebruary 22, 1951
Place of death
New York City

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Musical artist

BackgroundSolo singer
instrument
Piano
Singing

Henry W. Armstrong on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://parlorsongs.com/issues/2003-9/thismonth/feature.php
  2. http://www.grainger.de/music/composers/wv_armstrongh.html