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John Denver
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| Birth name | Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. |
| Born | ()December 31, Roswell, New Mexico, United States |
| Died | October 12, () (aged&#;53) Monterey Bay, California, United States |
| Genres | Country, folk, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, record producer, composer, activist, actor |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, violin |
| Years active | – |
| Labels | Mercury, RCA, BMG, Windstar, Sony Wonder |
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Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, – October 12, ) was an Americanmusician and songwriter.
He was of German and Irishancestry.
Songs written by john denver One of the world’s best-known and best-loved performers, John Denver earned international acclaim as a songwriter, performer, actor, environmentalist and humanitarian. Denver’s career spanned four decades and his music has outlasted countless musical trends and garnered numerous awards and honors. The son of a U.S. Air Force officer, Denver’s artistic journey began at age eleven.He was very popular in the s. He died when the plane he was flying crashed in California.[1][2]
Denver began his music career with folk music groups during the late s. By , he was one of America's best-selling performers, and AllMusic has described Denver as "among the most beloved entertainers of his era" [3][4]On 12 October , John Denver died in a plane crash aged
Studio albums
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Awards and recognition
[change | change source]Academy of Country Music
- Album of the Year for Back Home Again
American Music Awards
- Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
- Favorite Country Album for Back Home Again
- Favorite Country Male Artist
Country Music Association
- Entertainer of the Year
- Song of the Year for "Back Home Again"
Emmy Awards
- Emmy for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special for An Evening With John Denver
Grammy Awards
- Best Musical Album For Children for All Aboard!
- Grammy Hall of Fame Award for "Take Me Home, Country Roads"
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Death
[change | change source]On October 12th, Denver was piloting his own "experimental ultralight plane" off of Monterey Bay, California.
He made an error in calculating his remaining fuel levels and fatally crashed directly into the ocean near Lover's Point, Pacific Grove, after the plane ran completely out of gas. After a thorough investigation completed by the National Aviation Services and supporting law enforcement, it was deemed that he was too confined within the limited space of his plane to successfully engage his reserve tank.
John denver biography english Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, – October 12, ), [3] known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the s and one of the best selling artists in that decade. [ 4 ].Denver was 53 years old; his remains were cremated, and his ashes were scattered in the Rocky Mountains.
References
[change | change source]- ↑The Music of John Denver - John Denver | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved
- ↑"Artist Biography - John Denver". Archived from the original on Retrieved
- ↑"John Denver and Friends Rocky Mountain High WWW Page".
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John denver biography 1943 John Denver was a folk music singer-songwriter who had numerous hits including "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and "Rocky Mountain High.".Retrieved
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