Ben Pollack was born on 22 June, 1903 in Chicago, Illinois. Till 7 June, 1971 he was an American drummer and bandleader from the mid-1920s through the swing era. His eye for talent led him to employ musicians such as Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, Glenn Miller, Jimmy McPartland, and Harry James. This ability earned him the nickname the "Father of Swing" He played drums in school and formed