Woodrow Charles "
Woody"
Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987) was an American
jazz clarinetist, alto and soprano saxophonist, singer, and
big band leader. Leading various groups called "The Herd", Herman was one of the most popular of the 1930s and 1940s bandleaders. His bands often played music that was experimental for its time. He was a featured
halftime performer for
Super Bowl VII.