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Glenn Miller
This category is for all questions about the life and music of Glenn Miller (1904-1944), who is considered to be the most popular musician of the Big Band era.
229 Questions
Did Glenn Miller's wife ever marry again?
Well, honey, Glenn Miller's wife, Helen Burger, did remarry after his disappearance during World War II. She tied the knot with a U.S. Air Force officer in 1961, so yes, she did find love again after Glenn's mysterious vanishing act. Love is a battlefield, after all.
How much is your copy of a vinyl LP The Glenn Miller Story worth?
The value of a vinyl LP of "The Glenn Miller Story" can vary depending on factors such as its condition, rarity, and demand among collectors. A mint condition copy of this album could potentially be worth anywhere from $20 to $50, but if it is a rare or limited edition pressing, it could be valued higher. It is recommended to consult with a specialist or appraiser in vintage vinyl records to get a more accurate assessment of its worth.
Did Glenn miller receive any musical training?
Absolutely! His parents played musical instruments and made sure that all of their children had lessons. Glenn eventually went on to study music theory with Dr. Joseph Schillinger who had developed mathematical techniques for composition.
Did Glenn miller have a nickname?
No. He was a very private person, some even described him as distant and cold, so the familiarity of a nickname wasn't something he would have been comfortable with.
However he was nicknamed Mr.T-bone and Peanuts after his love of peanuts whe he was young. It is unknown why he is called Mr T-bone.
Do Steve Miller have a wife and kids?
Steve has only had one wife, Kimberly ("Kim"), and the marriage lasted many years (perhaps around 30 years?). Sadly, they separated earlier this year (2012), and appear to be headed to an amicable divorce.
When did Glenn Miller enlist in the Army?
Glenn Miller became popular during the 1940s and 1950s as a big band leader. His music was popular during World War 2, and especially toward the end of the war.
More, and correctionsGlenn Miller is presumed to have disappeared in a plane crash over the English Channel on December 15, 1944 so he obviously could not have lived in the era of the 1950s.In addition his band became the top group in the US in late 1939, which predates American involvement in WWII by two years. From late 1942 to his disappearance he was an officer in the Army Air Force where he conducted his AAF Orchestra. That orchestra performed primarily for servicemen and -women so it's not possible to gauge its popularity through record sales, but attendance records show that about one million service personnel attended his concerts!
After his disappearance other orchestras, including a direct successor operated by Glenn Miller Productions, continued to play his music which remains popular among Swing fans even today.
Where does the title of Glenn Miller's Pennsylvania 65000 come from?
It was - and still is - the telephone number of the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York, where Miller's orchestra was the house band for much of its existence.
The song was written by arranger Jerry Gray and was based on a simple riff he had written for Larry Clinton some years earlier.
Between maybe 15 US$ and 20 US$. There are still plenty of Glenn Miller 78s available, check well-known auction site.
According to John Flower's (semi-official) discography of Glenn Miller's recordings from 1935 to 1942, Miller himself never recorded that tune for Bluebird. The only recordings of the song by a Glenn Miller-related orchestra were done under the direction of Tex Beneke and Larry O'Brien, and these were on LP or CD.
What happened to Stephen and Jonnie Dee Miller?
Stephen became a gunsmith and daughter Jonnie Dee raised her own children. Neither was involved in their father's music until later on in life when they became involved in the current Glenn Miller orchestra.
For more information, see the Related Question.
What year was in the mood by Glenn miller recorded?
The hit Bluebird 78 rpm recording was made on August 1, 1939 at RCA Victor's New York studios.
Did bandleader Glenn Miller wear a toupee?
he had dark brown hair, jelled back with a parting to one side. If ya need any more info type in 'Glenn Miller' into google images and have a look at his pic.
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What are some of the accomplishments of Glenn Miller?
He was an advanced composer and leader of a Big band jazz Band and this not being the only thing he played an important part in the military. If he wasn't the only one there were few who overcame the challenge of these two things.
Was Glenn Millers body ever found?
To this day no trace has ever been found of his body or the C-64 Norseman plane on which he was flying from England to Paris. It remains one of the most enduring mysteries of WWII and the history of popular music.
Was the music Glenn Miller play big band jazz or what?
His orchestra was by far the most popular big band of the 1930s and 1940s, although critics have argued for decades over whether it was the most "musical". It was actually more of a pop orchestra than a jazz band in many respects, compared for example to Duke Ellington's or Benny Goodman's bands that played more traditional jazz.
What year did Glenn Miller disappear?
Miller was scheduled to fly from London to Paris on Dec. 12, 1944 to make preparations for the AAF Band's Christmas concert. London was badly fogged in and the flight was postponed several times. He became increasingly frustrated with the delays, so on the afternoon of Dec. 15 he took a chance on an unscheduled flight from Twinwood Airfield. The pilot was terribly underqualified for bad weather conditions and either:
- crashed into the English Channel due to ice buildup in the plane's carburetor, which had recently been repaired in an effort to correct icing problems.
- apparently strayed into a bomb-drop area just as a group of returning RAF and AAF planes were jettisoning unused blockbusters. Two navigators reported seeing a small plane hit by one of the bombs, and while there will never be any way to know for sure, it's probable that they were the last people to see the plane carrying Major Miller.
Several other hypotheses have surfaced in recent years, but all have flaws and contradictions. See the Related Question for a summary.
Did Glenn Miller have any brothers and sisters?
Yes. His brothers were Deane, a dentist, and Herb, also a musician and bandleader. His sister was named Irene.
The elements that create the style of Glenn Miller in the mood?
It's swing music, which was popular in the 1930s through WWII.
