Tex Beneke

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tex Beneke
Occupation	Saxophonist
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1914(1914-02-12)
Age	110
Date Of Death	2000-05-30
Birthplace	Fort Worth
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Aquarius

Tex Beneke Biography

Tex Beneke is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on February 12, 1914 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Soloist of The Glenn Miller Orchestra who appeared on numerous of their greatest hits including their famous rendition of “In The Mood.”

Beneke was a guest in The Tonight Show with Beneke appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson..

His wife Sandra was with him at the time that Beneke died on the outskirts of Costa Mesa.

Tex Beneke Net Worth

Tex Beneke is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tex Beneke 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The saxophone was first played by him at age nine, and played his first professional gig as a member of his band, the Ben Young band.

He sang on the cult track “Chattanooga Choo Choo.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Tex Beneke Dating?

According to our records, Tex Beneke married to Sandra Beneke , Betty Beastrom , Margaret Beneke. As of December 1, 2023, Tex Beneke’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Tex Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tex Beneke celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

Top Facts about Tex Beneke

1. Tex Beneke was born on February 12, 1914.
2. He played saxophone in Glenn Miller’s orchestra from 1938-1942.
3. Beneke sang lead vocals on several of Miller’s hits.
4. After Miller’s death, he formed his own band and had success with “A Wonderful Guy” and “Chattanooga Choo Choo.”
5. He retired from music in the late 1950s to work in real estate.
6. Beneke died on May 30, 2000 at the age of 86.
7. He was posthumously inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 2009.
8. His signature song was “Chattanooga Choo Choo.”
9. Beneke recorded over a dozen albums as a bandleader.
10. He also appeared in several films during his career as a musician

What happened Tex Beneke?

Death. In 2000 Beneke died from respiratory failure at a nursing home in Costa Mesa, California, aged 86 and was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Texas. He was survived by his wife, Sandra, of Santa Ana, California. His saxophone is currently used by the Arizona Opry.

Why was Tex Beneke not in The Glenn Miller Story?

Due to a cessation of the professional relationship since about 1950 , singer and saxophonist Tex Beneke does not appear in this film. His vocal lead on “Chattanooga Choo Choo” as well as his distinctive tenor sax sound on many classic Glenn Miller recordings are missing from the soundtrack.

Did Tex Beneke have any children?

Beneke had no children. He died at a convalescent home in Costa Mesa, California, on May 30, 2000, and was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth.

Is Tex Beneke still alive?

May 30, 2000

How true is the Glenn Miller Story?

The Glenn Miller Story’ is a lovely biographical film about Glenn Miller’s life as a big band leader and his romance with Helen. It may not be historically accurate in places , but it certainly is a lovely tribute for a man whose music has been played for years and years and continues to do so in future.