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- Name: Alton Glenn Miller
- Born: March 1, 1904
- Died: December 15, 1944
- Birthplace: Clarinda, Iowa
- Played in the Army Air Force Band, held the rank of major
- Disappeared mysteriously over the English Channel on a flight to Paris in 1944
- Ghost Band: The Glenn Miller Orchestra still tours today
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Trombonist and bandleader Glenn Miller helped define the Big Band style of swing music.
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Career
In high school, Miller was interested in the new style of dance band music and started a band with some friends. By the time Miller graduated, he had made the decision that he wanted to be a professional musician.In 1926, Miller toured with several different groups and landed a spot in Ben Pollack's group in Los Angeles. Miller wrote several musical arrangements before he formed his own band in 1937.
By 1939, Miller's band rose in popularity and he received his first gold record for the song "Chattenooga Choo Choo" in 1942.
Miller joined the army in 1942, where he formed a military band and traveled around and played for the troops in World War II. In 1944, Miller boarded a flight to Paris to set up arrangements for his band. The plane disappeared and was never found.
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"During World War II, Glenn Miller's Army Air Force Band, forerunner of the Airmen of Note, entertained more than a million troops. Maj. Miller combined military and musical precision to create a band which many say was even better than his civilian band. Considered the father of modern military music, Miller should also be remembered as an American patriot."-Arlington National Cemeteryref name:Arlington National Cemetery: Glenn Miller Historical Information</ref>
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Glenn Miller on Amazon
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Famed band-leader Glenn Miller was a superstar of his and subsequent generations, who previously had accepted the US Military position that Miller had died over the English Channel...Amazon
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The jazz trombonist marries his sweetheart forms a band and creates his signature sound. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 01/06/2004 Starring: James Stewart Harry Morg...Amazon
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Glenn Miller Questions
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Is Obama a racist or is Glenn Beck insane? 17 Answers"is Obama a racist" No. -As was pointed out in the video, Obama has predominantly white members of his staff. - He is half white in case Beck didn't notice!... read more -
Chris Miller narrate the Benz ad? 1 AnswerThere are so many famous Chris Millers. You have to specify better. If you mean this commercial, that's actually Richard Thomas. ... read more -
does anyone here know if they ever found glenn miller?No, sadly. From; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Miller "While traveling to entertain U.S. troops in France during World War II, Miller's plane disappeared i... read more
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