John Denver

Full Name: Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr.
Profession: Country Singer

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Biography: One of the most popular acoustic artists of the 1970s and one of its best-selling artists. By 1974, he was firmly established as America's best-selling performer, and AllMusic has described Denver as "among the most beloved entertainers of his era".

Throughout his life, he recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed, with total sales of over 33 million.

Born: December 31, 1943
Birthplace: Roswell, New Mexico, USA

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn

Died: October 12, 1997 (aged 53)
Cause of Death: Plane crash

Married Life

1967-06-06 American pop singer John Denver (23) weds psychotherapist Annie Martell at the Christ Chapel in St. Peter, Minnesota; divorce in 1982
1988-08-12 American singer-songwriter John Denver (44) weds Australian actress Cassandra Delaney (26); divorce in 1993

Historical Events

1969-12-14 "Leaving on a Jet Plane" single sung by Peter, Paul and Mary, written by John Denver, hits #1 on US Billboard's Hot Top 100
1969-12-20 Peter, Paul & Mary's cover of John Denver's song "Leaving On A Jet Plane" reaches #1
1974-06-15 "Back Home Again" 8th studio album by John Denver is released (Billboard Album of the Year, 1975)
1975-02-18 2nd American Music Awards: Olivia Newton-John & John Denver win
1975-06-07 "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" by John Denver hits #1
1975-10-13 9th Country Music Association Awards: John Denver wins
1976-01-31 3rd American Music Awards: Olivia Newton-John & John Denver win
1987-09-19 Farm Aid III held in Lincoln, Nebraska; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett, John Denver, and Joe Walsh

Biographies and Sources

Past Farm Aid Concerts & Festivals - Farm Aid