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Ben PollackBen Pollack Ben Pollack American swing drummer and bandleader (1903–1971) Benjamin "Ben" Pollack (June 22, 1903 – June 7, 1971)[1] was an American drummer and bandleader from the mid-1920s through the swing era. His eye for talent led him to employ musicians such as Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, Glenn Miller, Jimmy McPartland, and Harry James. This ability earned him the nickname the "Father of Swing".[2] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Ben Pollack Pollack and His Californians, Chicago, 1926: (L-R) Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Gil Rodin, Harry Green, Ben Pollack, Fud Livingston, Al Harris, Harry Goodman, Vic Briedis, Lou Kastler Background information Born (1903-06-22)June 22, 1903 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Died June 7, 1971(1971-06-07) (aged 67) Palm Springs, California, U.S. Genres… (Source: Wikipedia)
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