John Denver



First NameJohn
Last NameDenver
Full Name at BirthHenry John Deutschendorf Jr.
Age53 (age at death)
Date of BirthDecember 31, 1943
BirthplaceRoswell, New Mexico
Date of DeathOctober 12, 1997
Location of DeathPacific Grove, CA
Cause of DeathAccident Plane Crash
Height6' (183 cm)
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBlonde
Star SignCapricorn
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
High SchoolArlington Heights High School -- Fort Worth, TX
Occupation CategoryCountry Musician
Claim to FameThank God I`m Country Boy, Oh, God
Music GenreRock, Pop/Rock
Music StyleSinger/Songwriter, Soft Rock, AM Pop, Folk-Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Folk, Folk-Pop
Music MoodEarnest, Amiable/Good-Natured, Cheerful, Laid-Back/Mellow, Gentle, Sweet, Delicate, Intimate, Poignant, Calm/Peaceful, Sentimental, Wistful, Reflective, Searching, Soothing, Exuberant, Organic, Autumnal, Bittersweet, Plaintive, Producer
InstrumentVocals, Guitar
Official Websitejohndenver.com

Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer/songwriter, activist, and humanitarian. After growing up in numerous locations with his military family, Denver began his music career in folk music groups in the late 1960s. His greatest commercial success was as a solo singer, spanning from 1971 to 1975. Throughout his life Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed. He performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his enthusiasm for music, and relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts including country & western, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning him 12 gold and 4 platinum albums with his signature songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Rocky Mountain High", "Annie's Song" and "Calypso".


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Discography

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Filmography

Selected John Denver film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1998
Savant
Fargo

1997
Walking Thunder
John McKay

1988
Higher Ground
Jim Clayton

1986
Narrator

1986
The Christmas Gift
George Billings

1986
The Leftovers
Max Sinclair

1977
Jerry Landers

1974
Day of the Bighorn
Host

1970
Deputy Dewey Cobb

1951
Dillard Nations

Music Department Credits

1975
Sunshine
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1974
Sierra
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Soundtrack Credits

2010
No me la puc treure del cap
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2008
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2007
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2006
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2006
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2006
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2005
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2005
20 to 1
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2005
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2005
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2004
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2004
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2003
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2003
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1999
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1999
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1999
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1998
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1998
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1996
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1995
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
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1993
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1992
World News Now
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1989
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1989
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1986
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1986
The Christmas Gift
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1985
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1982
The Kingston Trio and Friends: Reunion
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1982
Du grand large aux Grands Lacs
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1981
Mensen zoals jij en ik
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1979
The Music for UNICEF Concert: A Gift of Song
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1976
Dolly
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1974
Sierra
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1974
Sounds Like Les Dawson
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1973
Hooker's Holiday
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