(Encyclopedia) Beck, LudwigBeck, Ludwigl&oomacr;tˈvĭkh bĕk [key], 1880–1944, German general, leader of resistance to Hitler. A highly cultivated career soldier, he served on the general staff…
(Encyclopedia) Miller, Glenn (Alton Glenn Miller), 1904–44, American jazz trombonist, bandleader, and composer, b. Clarinda, Iowa. Playing in Ben Pollack's band by 1927, he was a freelance musician…
(Encyclopedia) Beck, Julian, 1925–85, American theatrical director, actor, and producer, b. New York City. In 1948 he married Judith Malina, 1926–2015, also an American theatrical director, actor,…
(Encyclopedia) Martin, Glenn Luther, 1886–1955, American aviation pioneer, b. Macksburg, Iowa. Martin built his first airplane in 1909, and in 1912 set the world over-water record, flying from…
(Encyclopedia) Glenn, John Herschel, Jr., 1921–2016, American astronaut and politician, b. Cambridge, Ohio. On Feb. 20, 1962, he became the first American and the third person to orbit the earth,…
MutationsGeffen This latest collection of tunes from Beck is a magical mystery tour back to the psychedelic sounds of the '60s, with some bossa nova and electronic rock thrown into the mix.…
(Encyclopedia) Gould, Glenn, 1932–82, Canadian pianist and composer. A prodigy, he began study at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto at 12. He was piano soloist with the Toronto Symphony at…
Beck (Beck Hansen)rock musicianBorn: 7/8/1970Birthplace: Los Angeles Grammy Award-winning eclectic rock musician whose music incorporates elements of country, folk, rock, punk, rap and pop.…
(Encyclopedia) Frank, Glenn, 1887–1940, American editor and educator, b. Queen City, Mo., grad. Northwestern Univ., 1912. He was assistant to the president of Northwestern Univ. from 1912 to 1916. In…
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