Gus Arnheim

The orchestra of Gus Arnheim launched or helped developed many a performer's career, most famous among them Bing Crosby, who got a massive push in the music business when Crosby's sophomore outfit known as the Rhythm Boys cut a handful of sides with the Arnheim Band. Others who began their musical careers with Arnheim include Russ Columbo, Jimmie Grier, Woody Herman, Joe Dixon, Stan Kenton, Art Pepper and Irving Fazola. Actor Fred McMurray even got his start with Arnheim, although back then the likeable thespian was still a saxophone player trying to kick off a musical career...