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2 days ago · Alton Glen "Glenn" Miller (March 1, 1904; [citation needed] disappeared December 15, 1944; declared dead December 16, 1945) 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]
Aug 8, 2024 · Music biopics are nothing new: Jimmy Stewart played Glenn Miller in 1954’s “The Glenn Miller Story,” and Diana Ross was nominated for an Oscar for playing Billie Holiday in 1972’s “Lady Sings the Blues.”
Aug 8, 2024 · Music biopics are nothing new: Jimmy Stewart played Glenn Miller in 1954’s “The Glenn Miller Story,” and Diana Ross was nominated for an Oscar for playing Billie Holiday in 1972’s “Lady Sings the Blues.” A few years later, Gary Busey was nominated for an Oscar for his lead role in 1978’s “The Buddy Holly Story,” and Sissy Spacek won.
1 day ago · Stewart went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the George Cukor romantic comedy The Philadelphia Story (1940). His other Oscar-nominated roles were in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), It's a Wonderful Life (1946), Harvey (1950) and Anatomy of a Murder (1959).
Aug 7, 2024 · The Glenn Miller Story “The Glenn Miller Story” is a gem from the golden era of cinema, featuring Jimmy Stewart in one of his most memorable roles. This biographical film beautifully captures the life and music of the legendary bandleader Glenn Miller, whose tunes defined an era.
Jul 25, 2024 · July 25, 2024 · 3 min read. Bloomington's own music legend Phil Spaulding, past pianist for the Glenn Miller touring band, just turned 91. Spaulding will be in the audience July 30 as the...
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4 days ago · “Moonlight Serenade” was recorded and performed by many of Miller’s swing era contemporaries, including Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa. It remained a popular song among future generations of jazz players and was covered by such artists as Charlie Haden, Chet Baker, and Henri Mancini.
