Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 â€" 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. He had 33 albums and singles that were
certified Gold and Platinum in the U.S by RIAA certification with
estimated sales of more than 33 million units. 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 for much of his
life where he was known for his love of Colorado. 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.
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. He had 33 albums and singles that were
certified Gold and Platinum in the U.S by RIAA certification with
estimated sales of more than 33 million units. 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 for much of his
life where he was known for his love of Colorado. 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.
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