Glenn Miller Musical artist

Alton Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904 – missing in action December 15, 1944) was an American big band musician, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was the best-selling recording artist from 1939 to 1943, leading one of the best known big bands. Miller's notable recordings include "In the Mood", "Moonlight Serenade", "Pennsylvania 6-5000", "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "A String of Pearls", "At Last", "(I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo", "American Patrol", "Tuxedo Junction", "Elmer's Tune", and "Little Brown Jug". While he was traveling to entertain U.S. troops in France during World War II, Glenn Miller's aircraft disappeared in bad weather over the English Channel.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Miller Alton Glenn
Birth date	March 01, 1904
Birth place	Clarinda Iowa , United States , Iowa
Date of death	December 15, 1944
Place of death	English Channel

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Musical artist

Career started	1923
Career ended	1944
associated musical artist	Glenn Miller Orchestra Beryl Davis
Background	Non vocal instrumentalist
genre	Big band Swing music
instrument	Trombone