Glenn miller orchestra biography of abraham lincoln
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American History Echoes Across the Heartland
Firmly rooted in the Midwest are the stories of people who have left a lasting legacy. Their passions included music, politics, aviation, manufacturing and westward expansion.
Some are household names; others remain relatively unknown. But each one has had an impact on future generations. Places that bring their contributions to life make for a trip that’s rik in heritage and inspiration.
Big band and music lives on at Iowa’s Glenn Miller Birthplace, where fans can gather and enjoy his music. Missouri’s Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site, the nation’s only intact 19th-century textile mill, reminds groups of America’s entrepreneurial spirit and agrarian roots. In Illinois, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site tells the story of Abraham Lincoln’s formative political years.
Native American history and sagas of the North American fur trade converge at Minnesota’s Grand Portage National Monument. And the legacies of
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"I stand at your gate and the song that I sing is of moonlight
Glenn Miller was one of the most popular band leaders of the s and s. His swing dance band, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, was the best-selling recording band from to , and spawned numerous hits such as “Moonlight Serenade,” Chattanooga Choo Choo,” and “In The Mood.” He scored more number-one and top hits in four years alone than Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
Like many Americans, Miller was motivated to enlist when the US entered World War II. He enlisted in the US Army in and was made a captain in the Army Specialist Corps, specializing in raising soldiers’ morale through music. After transferring to the USAAF, Miller organized the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band to entertain troops. The band successfully gave over performances and is the blueprint for modern US military bands. General Doolittle is noted to have said that the band was the greatest morale booster in the European Theater, next to a letter from
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Glenn Miller
American big band musician (–)
This article is about the swing musician. For other uses, see Glenn Miller (disambiguation).
Alton Glen "Glenn" Miller (March 1, – December 15, ) was an American big band conductor, arranger, composer, trombone player, and recording artist before and during World War II, when he was an officer in the US Army Air Forces.[1] 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.[2][3][4]
Glenn Miller and his Orchestra was the best-selling recording band from to Miller's civilian band did not have a string section as his military unit did, but it did have a slap bass in the rhythm section. It was also a touring band that played multiple radio broadcasts nearly every day. Their best-selling records include Miller's theme song&#;&#; "Moonlight Serenade"&#;&#; and the first gold record ever made, "Cha