By the early 1950s the big band era had come to an end.

This event, more than any other, marked the end of the big band era.

"After the big band era, we lost out on the expansion of form," he said.

Both his parents were popular musicians during the Big Band era.

It was considered the premier rhythm guitar in the big band era.

He was able to work in the industry for another ten years until the Big Band era gave way to new musical forms.

Tiny and his band continued to enjoy success for many years, well into the 1950s, until the end of the big band era.

She was a soloist during the big band era.

The Big Band era was yielding to rock and soul music.

However, soon followed the end of the big band era, leading to the collapse of their publishing business.