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Glenn Miller, others to Colo. Music Hall of Fame

Posted at 7:53 AM, Jan 27, 2016
and last updated 2016-01-27 10:04:26-05

Glenn Miller, the American big band leader and musician best known for his songs "Chattanooga Choo Choo" and "Moonlight Serenade," will be inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame.

The Daily Camera reports that an induction ceremony is planned for April 16 at the University of Colorado Boulder's Glenn Miller Ballroom.

Miller attended Fort Morgan High School and UC-Boulder. His recording of "Chattanooga Choo Choo" sold more than 1.2 million copies in 1942 and was among the first gold records.

Besides Miller, Lannie Garrett, Paul Whiteman, Max Morath, Billy Murray, and Elizabeth Spencer will also be among the inductees.

 

Colorado Music Hall of Fame 2016?? Moi? Are you kidding me? I can't begin to tell you how honored I am. Stick around...

Posted by Lannie Garrett on Tuesday, January 26, 2016