What is Louis Prima's full name?
Louis Prima
Louis Prima nickname(s):
The King of the Swing
Louis Prima date of birth:
December 7, 1910
How old was Louis Prima when died?
67
Where was Louis Prima born?
New Orleans, Louisiana
When did Louis Prima die?
August 24, 1978
Where did Louis Prima die?
New Orleans, Louisiana
Why did Louis Prima die?
Brain Stem Tumour causing a Cerebral Hemorrhage resulting in a Coma leading to Pneumonia
What color are Louis Prima's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Louis Prima's hair?
Black
Is Louis Prima gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Louis Prima?
Roman Catholic
What is Louis Prima's ethnicity?
White
What is Louis Prima nationality?
American
Where did Louis Prima go to school?
Jesuit High School
What is Louis Prima's occupation?
Singer, Actor, Songwriter, Trumpeter
Louis Prima claim to fame:
Just A Gigolo/I Ain`t Got Nobody
What genre is Louis Prima's work?
Jazz, Swing, Traditional pop
What instruments does Louis Prima play?
Vocals, trumpet
Who is Louis Prima's father?
Anthony Prima
Who is Louis Prima's mother?
Angelina
Louis Prima brother(s):
Leon Prima
Louis Prima sister(s):
Elizabeth Prima
Short Biography
Louis Prima (December 7, 1910 – August 24, 1978) was an American singer, actor, songwriter, and trumpeter. Prima rode the musical trends of his time, starting with his seven-piece New Orleans style jazz band in the late 1920s, then leading a swing combo in the 1930s, a big band in the 1940s, a Vegas lounge act in the 1950s, and a pop-rock band in the 1960s.