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Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian, whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer.
After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music career with folk music groups during the late 1960s.
Starting in the 1970s, he was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the decade and one of its best-selling artists. By 1974, he was one of America's best-selling performers, and AllMusic has described Denver as "among the most beloved entertainers of his era".
Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed, with total sales of over 33 million records worldwide. He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his disdain for city life, his enthusiasm for music, and his relationship trials.
Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning 12 gold and four platinum albums with his signature songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High", "Calypso", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", and "Sunshine on My Shoulders".
Denver appeared in several films and television specials during the 1970s and 1980s.
He continued to record in the 1990s, also focusing on environmental issues by lending vocal support to space exploration and testifying in front of Congress in protest against censorship in music.
He lived in Aspen, Colorado for much of his life and was known for his love of Colorado, which he sang about numerous times. In 1974 Denver was named poet laureate of the state. The Colorado state legislature also adopted "Rocky Mountain High" as one of its two state songs in 2007.
Denver was an avid pilot who died at the age of 53 in a single-fatality crash while flying his experimental Rutan Long-EZ canard aircraft.
Filmography
all 58
self 46
Movies 40
TV Shows 18
Writer 1
Rainbow Rider (2024)
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two (2024)
This Is Pop (2021)
Challenger: The Final Flight (2020)
John Denver: Country Boy (2013)
Our Nixon (2013)
Everything Is Terrible! Holiday Special (2012)
John Denver - The Best Of (2011)
John Denver - Around The World Live (2009)
John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977 (2009)
Legends (2006)
Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard (2006)
A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered (2005)
A Holiday with Friends (2004)
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan (2003)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 2 (2001)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 1 (2001)
Take Me Home: The John Denver Story (2000)
Walking Thunder (1997)
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert (1995)
Jacques Cousteau: Rediscover the World II | Australia, Indonesia and the Danube (1992)
Montana Christmas Skies (1991)
Aspen (1991)
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990)
John Denver's Christmas in Aspen (1988)
Higher Ground (1988)
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas (1987)
Foxfire (1987)
Chile: Hasta Cuando? (1986)
The Christmas Gift (1986)
The Leftovers (1986)
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986)
John Denver: Country Roads Live in England (1986)
Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years (1985)
Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets (1985)
Harty (1983)
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets (1983)
Champs-Elysées (1982)
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind (1981)
Solid Gold (1980)
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (1979)
John Denver at Wembley Arena (1979)
Oh, God! (1977)
Sinatra and Friends (1977)
The Muppet Show (1976)
Rocky Mountain Christmas (1975)
Van Dyke and Company (1975)
Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell (1975)
Doris Day Today (1975)
The Midnight Special (1972)
Le Grand Échiquier (1972)
McCloud (1970)
Starparade (1968)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
The Grammy Awards (1959)
Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
The Emmy Awards (1949)
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973
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GenderMale
Birthday1943-12-31
Deathday1997-10-12 (53 years old)
Birth NameHenry John Deutschendorf
Birth PlaceRoswell, United States of America
RelationshipsCassandra Delaney (1988-08-12 - 1993-01-01)
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesFort Worth · Tucson · Colorado · Lubbock · Denver, United States of America
Also Known AsHenry John Deutschendorf Jr.
AwardsCountry Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special, Grammy Award for Best Musical Album for Children, Grammy Award, Grammy Awards, Grammy Hall of Fame, American Music Award for Favorite Country Album, Favorite Country Male Artist, Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
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