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259:. Although a few of their records became hits (including "Truckin'" and "Ride, Red, Ride") and the MBRB had a lineup of talented soloists, the group never attained the prominence of their peers. This has been attributed to the lack of a single identifiable leader, and Irving Mills' preference to have the band perform an understudy role.
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became its manager in 1931 and it subsequently assumed the name Mills Blue Rhythm Band. Compere Jimmy
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807:Categories
510:References
490:– trombone
478:– trombone
445:– trombone
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148:, Variety
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249:Melotone
217:Columbia
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361:– piano
343:– piano
281:Members
233:Perfect
169:History
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110:Labels
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