Alton Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda, Iowa on March 1, 1904. He started… Read Full Bio ↴Alton Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda, Iowa on March 1, 1904. He started his musical career when his father brought home a mandolin. As soon as possible, he traded the instrument for an old horn, which he practiced diligently.
During the late 1920s and early 1930s, Miller managed to earn a living working as a freelance trombonist in several bands. His first band was formed in 1937 but failed to distinguish itself and eventually broke up.
Following the break-up of his first band, Miller realized that he needed to develop a unique sound, and decided to make the clarinet play a melodic line with a tenor saxophone on the same note, while three other saxophones harmonized. With this sound combination, the Miller band that became the most popular was born in 1938. After a shaky start, it made his new band a nationwide hit.
In 1942, Miller joined the United States Army Air Forces where he continued his musical career with the Army Air Force Band.
On December 15, 1944, Miller was to fly from the United Kingdom to Paris, France, to play for the soldiers who had recently liberated Paris. His plane departed from RAF Twinwood Farm in Clapham, Bedfordshire and disappeared while flying over the English Channel. No trace of the aircrew, passengers or plane has ever been found. Miller's status is missing in action.
His music is still iconic of the time period in which he lived and continues to draw thousands of fans of all age groups.
Glenn Miller was a popular visitor to Bedford and its American Air force bases. He is still remembered to this day by the people of Bedford with a bronze bust displayed on the front of the towns Corn Exchange, and more recently, what remains of the Twinwoods Airfield being renovated as a Glenn Miller Museum and outdoor event site
2) Glenn Miller was a Jamaican reggae and soul artist of the 1960's.
Along with other legendary artists such as Bob Marley & the Wailers and Desmond Dekker he recorded for the Trojan record label.
During the late 1920s and early 1930s, Miller managed to earn a living working as a freelance trombonist in several bands. His first band was formed in 1937 but failed to distinguish itself and eventually broke up.
Following the break-up of his first band, Miller realized that he needed to develop a unique sound, and decided to make the clarinet play a melodic line with a tenor saxophone on the same note, while three other saxophones harmonized. With this sound combination, the Miller band that became the most popular was born in 1938. After a shaky start, it made his new band a nationwide hit.
In 1942, Miller joined the United States Army Air Forces where he continued his musical career with the Army Air Force Band.
On December 15, 1944, Miller was to fly from the United Kingdom to Paris, France, to play for the soldiers who had recently liberated Paris. His plane departed from RAF Twinwood Farm in Clapham, Bedfordshire and disappeared while flying over the English Channel. No trace of the aircrew, passengers or plane has ever been found. Miller's status is missing in action.
His music is still iconic of the time period in which he lived and continues to draw thousands of fans of all age groups.
Glenn Miller was a popular visitor to Bedford and its American Air force bases. He is still remembered to this day by the people of Bedford with a bronze bust displayed on the front of the towns Corn Exchange, and more recently, what remains of the Twinwoods Airfield being renovated as a Glenn Miller Museum and outdoor event site
2) Glenn Miller was a Jamaican reggae and soul artist of the 1960's.
Along with other legendary artists such as Bob Marley & the Wailers and Desmond Dekker he recorded for the Trojan record label.
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@michaelfrench7295
Still inspiring countless young people to this day in 2024. 31 years old and been swinging along to his and other music of the era almost every day
@ernestzelnick6908
Just think, in less then 20 years this music will be 100 years old. And the guys/glad the fought during this war will all be gone. Let's remember their sacrifice and keep their memories alive through the music they loved as young men/women.
@ernestzelnick6908
Gals not glad
@Lindy-xe5fb
I have my Dad to thank for my love of Glenn Miller music. He met Glen Miller in London outside the stage door waiting for his autograph. That autograph was his pride and joy.
@davewhitfield2623
Hi I'm a Brit but boy do I love this type of music 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@jodywilke4642
My Dad just passed away--he was in the Marine Corps, in World War 2, in the Pacific, and was awarded a Purple Heart. This music will always remind me of him. RIP, Dad.😢💒
@angelacamack1699
Because of him and others like him, we're still here.
@pring2407
i know this wad pretty much a year ago but still i am sorry to hear that
@FrancescoAlcozer
R.I.P. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3V8pW14CO8 LOST FRIEND Song dedicated to friends who left this world. Guitar cover by Duane Eddy
@pointingdog7235
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