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Glenn Miller

American band leader, arranger, and composer (1904-1944) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 40

Alton Glen "Glenn" Miller was an American big band conductor, arranger, composer, trombonist, and recording artist before and during World War II, when he was an officer in the US Army Air Forces.

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Awards

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award2003
Bronze Star Medal1945
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

About this person

His civilian band, Glenn Miller and his Orchestra, was one of the most popular and successful bands of the 20th century and the big-band era.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1944 · aged 40

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