Ben Pollack | |
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![]() 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 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | June 22, 1903
Died | June 7, 1971 Palm Springs, California, U.S. | (aged 67)
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader |
Instrument | Drums |
Years active | 1923โ1971 |
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Ben Pollack (June 22, 1903 โ 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]