Les Brown Jr., a musician whose entertainment career also included acting, writing, directing and producing, died of cancer Jan. 9 at his home in Branson, Mo, his family announced. He was 82. Brown Jr ...

Lung cancer has taken the life of musician Les Brown, whose Band of Renown scored a No. 1 hit with "Sentimental Journey" during America's big band era. He was 88.Brown — a fixture on radio, television ...

The Les Brown Big Band Weekend celebrates a nationally famed bandleader who grew up in Schuylkill County. The 15th Les Brown Festival will feature a weekend of activities starting April 28. Les Brown ...

Today, we celebrate a milestone for two extraordinary men — Les Brown and his twin brother, Wesley Brown — who turn 80 years old. These two remarkable individuals have left an indelible mark on the ...

When the subject of famous bandleaders from Schuylkill County comes up, the conversation usually turns to Shenandoah natives Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. But there was another local bandleader who made it ...

This year marks the return of the Les Brown Big Band Weekend, celebrating a nationally famed bandleader who grew up in Schuylkill County. Les Brown Sr., born in Reinerton near Tower City, is best ...

Dr. Ona Love Brown, and her dad, the legendary Les Brown, will headline the upcoming Expansion Small Business Conference 2024. Dr. Ona Love Brown and her father, the legendary Les Brown, will headline ...