GLENN MILLER
Name: Glenn Miller
Birth name: Alton Glenn Miller
Born: 1 March 1904 Clarinda, Iowa, U.S.
Died: 15 December 1944
Genre(s): Swing music, Big band, Sweet bands
Occupation: Bandleader
Instrument(s): Trombone,Clarinet
Years active 1923-1944
Alton Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904-presumably December 15, 1944), was an American
jazz musician and band leader in the swing era. He was one of the best-selling
recording artists from 1939 to 1942, leading one of the best known "Big Bands".
Miller's signature recordings include, "In the Mood", "Tuxedo Junction", "Chattanooga
Choo Choo", "Moonlight Serenade", "Little Brown Jug", and "Pennsylvania 6-5000".
While travelling to entertain U.S. troops in France during World War II, Miller's
plane disappeared in bad weather. His body was never found.
Name: Glenn Miller
Birth name: Alton Glenn Miller
Born: 1 March 1904 Clarinda, Iowa, U.S.
Died: 15 December 1944
Genre(s): Swing music, Big band, Sweet bands
Occupation: Bandleader
Instrument(s): Trombone,Clarinet
Years active 1923-1944
Alton Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904-presumably December 15, 1944), was an American
jazz musician and band leader in the swing era. He was one of the best-selling
recording artists from 1939 to 1942, leading one of the best known "Big Bands".
Miller's signature recordings include, "In the Mood", "Tuxedo Junction", "Chattanooga
Choo Choo", "Moonlight Serenade", "Little Brown Jug", and "Pennsylvania 6-5000".
While travelling to entertain U.S. troops in France during World War II, Miller's
plane disappeared in bad weather. His body was never found.