Dennis M. Spragg is the senior consultant of the Glenn Miller Archives and the American Music Research Center at the University of Colorado–Boulder. A veteran broadcasting and media research professional, he is an internationally known expert on Glenn Miller who has been featured in the PBS television series History Detectives, the series Mysteries at the Museum, two BBC Radio productions, numerous media interviews, and many presentations. For more information about Glenn Miller Declassified, visit dennismspragg.com.
This is an important book about a significant chapter in the life of Glenn Miller, one of the true giants of American popular music. --Joe Lang, NJ Jazz Society-- (12/15/2017 12:00:00 AM) With great dedication Dennis Spragg has extensively researched the stories that have long circulated about the disappearance of our father's plane during World War II. Finally, there is resolution to this long-standing mystery. --Jonnie Miller Hoffman, daughter and surviving heir of Glenn Miller-- (2/27/2017 12:00:00 AM) Glenn Miller Declassified is a remarkable feat of historical investigation, technical analysis, and cultural retrospective. Meticulously researched, the author provides the most compelling argument yet of what happened to one of America's most influential musical figures. --Col. Matthew M. Hurley, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), and former USAF and division chief, ISR Doctrine and Policy-- (5/5/2017 12:00:00 AM) Glenn Miller Declassified will, of course, be of interest to scholars of military history and American music. But it is also an excellent resource for understanding broadcasting (both of music and spoke word) during World War II. Furthermore, Glenn Miller Declassified will be of interest to scholars of Iowa and the Midwest, as Miller was a native son of Iowa whose musical mind was shaped by the band culture of the interwar America heartland. --Annals of Iowa A fascinating read. --Debra Jackson-Andrews, True Review A magnificent new look at [Glenn Miller's] entire career, as well as a stunning conclusion about how he really went down in 1944's most famous aerial missing person case. It's not what you think, either! --Blaine Taylor, Military Advisor -- (9/26/2019 12:00:00 AM) Dennis Spragg not only brings Miller's entire professional life and career into sharp focus; he artfully weaves together strands of military, aviation, political, and cultural history to produce what is sure to be the definitive biography of this dedicated patriot and gifted entertainer. Glenn Miller Declassified is a richly researched and wonderfully crafted work. --Mark J. Conversino, deputy commandant and professor of strategy and security studies at the U.S. Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies-- (2/27/2017 12:00:00 AM) Readers who enjoy true-crime and mystery media--whether Netflix's Making a Murderer, public radio's Serial or history-mysteries of any kind--will find plenty to keep the pages turning. --Clay Evans, Daily Camera-- (9/29/2017 12:00:00 AM) Spragg debunks a variety of conspiracy theories on Miller's disappearance. . . . But even readers uninterested in conspiracy theories will be impressed with Miller's extraordinary talent, remarkable work ethic, and commitment to music, the 'kids, ' and his country. --Richard Culyer, World War II Magazine -- (9/26/2019 12:00:00 AM) Spragg has crafted a book that will appeal and benefit an eclectic group of readers, including those with interests in World War II, big band and swing music, unsolved mysteries, and of course, Glenn Miller himself. --Military Review-- (9/29/2017 12:00:00 AM) Spragg's account offers depth and closure to this long debated matter. --Rich Kienzle, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette-- (3/28/2018 12:00:00 AM)