On September 27, 1942, Glenn Miller and his Orchestra gave their last performance. America’s number one band was breaking up because its leader, who was the nation’s most popular musician, was joining ...

In the mood' by Glenn Miller. Glenn Miller (1904 - 1944) was anAmerican jazz musician who later became one of the most popular band leaders in the 'Big Band' era. His most famous tunes include ...

Glenn Miller's plane took off from Bedford for Paris, on 15 December 1944 A US team is investigating if a plane carrying band leader Glenn Miller might have crashed off the Dorset coast.