Born
31 December 1943 (82)
Place of Birth
Roswell, New Mexico, USA
Also known as
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.
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 decad...
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.
Rainbow Rider
2024
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
2024
John Denver: Country Boy
2013
Our Nixon
2013
John Denver - The Best Of
2011
John Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert
2011
John Denver - Around The World Live
2009
John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977
2009
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 1
2001
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
2001
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
1995
Walking Thunder
1995
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
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986
John Denver: Country Roads Live in England
1986
Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
1985
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
1983
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
1981
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
1979
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special
1979
John Denver at Wembley Arena
1979
Oh, God!
1977
Sinatra and Friends
1977
Carpenters Very First Television Special
1976
Rocky Mountain Christmas
1975
An Evening with John Denver
1975