15 Dec:Where’s Glenn Miller?
The world’s most famous bandleader, Glenn Miller, was last seen on December 15th, 1944 – after hitching a ride on a small plane to Paris. Desperate to ensure his band could perform for Allied troops, Miller had flown from Britain against advice, his early death shocking fans around the world.
Glenn Miller wasn’t just a celebrity; he was a musical juggernaut. Leading the Army Air Forces Band during WWII, Miller assembled what is now considered one of the best big bands in history. And his contributions went beyond the stage—he revolutionized military music, turning stuffy marches into jazz-infused anthems. At his peak, he boasted 16 number-one hits and 69 top-10 tracks in just three years.
Arion, Rebecca and Olly dig into the conspiracy theories surrounding his death; reveal the chilling letters he sent his wife and brother just days before his final flight; and consider what his legacy might have been, had he survived…
Further Reading:
• ‘Major Glenn Miller: The Loss of an Icon’ (The National WWII Museum, New Orleans): https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/major-glenn-miller-loss-icon
• ‘Glenn Miller’s plane went missing on Christmas Eve’ (The Washington Post, 2019):
• ’Glenn Miller – In The Mood | Colorized (1941) 4K’ (Classic Hits Studio, 2022):