Singers who died on July 6

Take a focused look at the singers who passed away on July 6. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1971 Louis Armstrong

  Louis Armstrong was a legendary jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader who revolutionized jazz music with his innovative improvisation and...

• 1998 Roy Rogers

  Roy Rogers was an American singer, actor, and television host, best known as the "King of the Cowboys." He became an iconic figure in American popular culture through his starring roles in numerous Western films and his popular radio and television shows. [bio]