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John Chalmer MacGregor
John Chalmers MacGregor, known as Chummy MacGregor, was born on March 28, 1903, in Saginaw, Michigan, and passed away on March 9, 1973, in Los Angeles, California. He was a prominent musician and composer, best known for his role as the pianist in The Glenn Miller Orchestra from 1936 to 1942. MacGregor was a significant contributor to the orchestra's success, which was considered one of the most popular and commercially successful big bands of the swing music era.

MacGregor attended the University of Michigan, where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta and graduated in 1925. Before joining Glenn Miller, he played with jazz musician Irving Aaronson. In 1936, he became a part of the first Glenn Miller orchestra, which disbanded in 1937. However, when Miller reformed the orchestra in 1938, MacGregor continued to be a key member. The orchestra achieved numerous successes, including a recording contract with RCA Victor and appearances in musical motion pictures for 20th Century Fox.

As a composer, MacGregor co-wrote several notable songs, including "Moon Dreams," "It Must Be Jelly ('Cause Jam Don't Shake Like That)," "I Sustain the Wings," "Doin' the Jive," "Sold American," "Cutesie Pie," and "Slumber Song." His work has been covered by various artists and remains a part of the legacy of 1940s popular music.

MacGregor also appeared in films such as "Sun Valley Serenade" (1941) and "Orchestra Wives" (1942) as part of the Glenn Miller Orchestra. He was portrayed by actor Harry Morgan in the 1953 film "The Glenn Miller Story," where he served as a consultant and technical advisor.
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