1935-2024 DEAN OF BIG BAND SCHOLARS With the greatest sorrow, the Glenn Miller Collections and the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society regret to inform our worldwide community about the recent passing of the legendary Edward F. Polic. Our brilliant and uncompromising colleague and mentor had a profound influence upon anyone and everyone who loves the music … Read more
EXCEPTIONAL BROADCASTER AND COMMUNITY LEADER Rick Crandall is an exceptional broadcaster and community leader. Entercom Communications has announced at as of 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2020, Denver, KEZW will become a sports station and end its long-running easy listening and oldies format. Consequently, our friend, colleague and his Breakfast Club will sign off … Read more
GLENN MILLER ARCHIVES HONOREE Larry O’Brien is the cherished longtime former director of the Glenn Miller Orchestra. He is also a leader in preserving our big band legacy and advocate for the Glenn Miller Archives. Therefore, it is a pleasure to announce that Larry is now a member of the Glenn Miller Archives Hall of … Read more