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American trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader who defined the swing era with his distinctive 'Miller Sound'.Glenn Miller rose to fame in the late 1930s leading one of the most popular and commercially successful big bands. His orchestra achieved unprecedented success with hits like 'In the Mood,' 'Moonlight Serenade,' 'Chattanooga Choo Choo,' and 'Pennsylvania 6-5000.' Miller disbanded his civilian orchestra to join the US Army Air Forces during WWII, leading the Glenn Miller Army A...