Tex Beneke
American saxophonist and singer
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Gordon Lee "Tex" Beneke was an American saxophonist, singer, and bandleader. His career is a history of associations with bandleader Glenn Miller and former musicians and singers who worked with Miller. His band is also associated with the careers... Wikipedia
Born: February 12, 1914, Fort Worth, TX
Died: May 30, 2000 (age 86 years), Costa Mesa, CA
Music group: Glenn Miller Orchestra (1938 – 1942)
Spouse: Sandra Beneke (m. 1984–2000), Betty Beastrom (m. 1968–1978), and Margaret Beneke (m. 1938–1968)
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