Glenn Miller

Alton Glenn Miller was an influential American big-band trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. His notable recordings include 'In the Mood', 'Moonlight Serenade', 'Pennsylvania 6-5000', and 'Chattanooga Choo Choo'. Miller's unique arrangements and sounds led to significant commercial success in the late 1930s and early 1940s. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 and led the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. In 1944, while traveling to entertain U.S. troops in France during World War II, Miller's aircraft disappeared over the English Channel. His precise fate is unknown, but his legacy lives on, having inspired countless musicians and bands. He is commemorated in various memorials, including a notable one at Arlington National Cemetery.