U.S. Army officer John J. Pershing (1860-1948) was the only living person to rise to the highest Army rank ever held: General of the Armies....

U.S. Army officer John J. Pershing (1860-1948) was the only living person to rise to the highest Army rank ever held: General of the Armies. + He was also founding father of The U.S. Army Band in 1922. + A commemoration to this great man and his role with the U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own" contains many fantastic songs including Summon the Heroes, Close Harmony and Dance of the Jesters. + The Army Band is widely noted for its immense talent and stellar showmanship.