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Glenn Miller and his Orchestra
Glenn Miller was born on March 1, 1904, in Clarinda, Iowa. His family moved to Nebraska and later to Fort Morgan, Colorado, where Miller studied music in high school. After graduating in 1921, he began his professional music career with Boyd Senter’s orchestra in Denver. He attended the University of Colorado but left in 1923 to join Ben Pollack’s band, eventually moving to New York City. There, he married his college sweetheart, Helen Burger, and decided to form his own band in 1937. Although his first attempt was unsuccessful, he tried again in 1938 with a new lineup. The Glenn Miller Orchestra quickly gained popularity with hits like “Little Brown Jug,” “In the Mood,” and “Moonlight Serenade.” By 1939, they were the nation’s top attraction, with songs like “Tuxedo Junction” and “A String of Pearls” reaching No. 1. Miller received the first-ever gold record for “Chattanooga Choo-Choo.” During World War II, he joined the army and led a popular service band. Tragically, on December 15, 1944, his plane disappeared over the English Channel, ending his influential career.

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