Miller had already formed one band before this in 1936, but dissolved it as he considered it too similar to other bands of the era.

The original orchestra was one of the most popular of the big bands of the era, the 1930's and early 40's.

Elips was another important band of the era formed in 1986.

The album features 40 cover versions of classic Number 1 songs by popular bands of the era.

The band are widely considered one of the most influential bands of the era.

As was the case with many other bands of the era, Tank was never able to build on the promise shown by their first album.

He also performed as a pianist with leading big bands of the era and was noted for his skills as an arranger.

Green Day and blink-182 are seen as the biggest pop-punk bands of the era.

The ballroom was a popular venue for events of all kinds, and many of the best known big bands of the era played there.

They were largely viewed as inferior to Leicester's other bands of the era making music in a similar vein.