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John Denver

1943-12-31 Roswell, New Mexico, USA

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Biografia

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.

Películas

Rainbow Rider Self (Archival) 2024-12-05
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two Self (archive footage) 2024-02-03
Our Nixon Self 2013-01-23
John Denver: Country Boy Himself (archive footage) 2013-11-22
John Denver - The Best Of Muzikant 2011-07-07
John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977 Self 2009-01-01
Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard Self - est Graduate (archive footage) 2006-04-27
A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered Himself 2005-07-05
A Holiday with Friends Self 2004-01-01
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan himself 2003-10-13
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2 Self (archive footage) 2001-02-22
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1 Self (archive footage) 2001-02-22
Walking Thunder John McKay 1997-01-01
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert Himself 1995-06-18
Aspen himself 1991-01-01
Montana Christmas Skies Himself 1991-12-01
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson Self 1990-11-21
John Denver's Christmas in Aspen Himself / Host 1988-12-19
Higher Ground Jim Clayton 1988-09-04
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas Self 1987-12-16
Foxfire Dillard Nations 1987-12-13
John Denver: Country Roads Live in England Himself 1986-01-01
Chile: Hasta Cuando? Self 1986-12-31
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special Self 1986-01-17
The Christmas Gift George Billings 1986-12-21
The Leftovers Max Sinclair 1986-11-16
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years Self (archive footage) 1986-01-21
Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years Self 1985-06-23
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets Self 1983-05-12
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind 1981-03-30
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together Himself 1979-12-05
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special Himself 1979-05-23
Oh, God! Jerry Landers 1977-10-07
Sinatra and Friends Self - Singer 1977-04-20
Doris Day Today Self 1975-01-01
Rocky Mountain Christmas Self 1975-12-10
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973