Alton Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904 – missing in action December 15, 1944) was an American
big band musician, arranger, composer, and
bandleader in the
swing era. He was the best-selling recording artist from 1939 to 1943, leading one of the best known
big bands. Miller's recordings include "
In the Mood", "
Moonlight Serenade", "
Pennsylvania 6-5000", "
Chattanooga Choo Choo", "
A String of Pearls", "
At Last", "
(I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo", "
American Patrol", "
Tuxedo Junction", "
Elmer's Tune", and "
Little Brown Jug". While he was traveling to entertain U.S. troops in France during
World War II, Glenn Miller's aircraft disappeared in bad weather over the
English Channel.