Miller, (Alton)Glenn

Miller, (Alton)Glenn
Miller, (Alton) Glenn. 1909-1944.
American bandleader and composer whose orchestra was one of the most popular groups of the big-band era.

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  • Glenn Miller — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Miller. Glenn Miller Nom Alton Glenn Miller Naissance …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Glenn Miller — noun United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909 1944) • Syn: ↑Miller, ↑Alton Glenn Miller • Instance Hypernyms: ↑bandleader * * * Glenn Miller [Glenn Miller …   Useful english dictionary

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