John Denver
American singer (1943–1997).
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John Denver was an American singer. Born on 31 December 1943 in Roswell, Denver died on 12 October 1997 in Monterey at the age of 53.
Notable works include Take Me Home, Country Roads. Denver studied at Texas Tech University and Arlington Heights High School. Honours include Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist, Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special, among 9 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 65 languages, John Denver is No. 1,023 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 31 December 1943, Roswell
- Died
- 12 October 1997, Monterey (aged 53)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Singer-songwriter, singer, poet
- Field
- Music
- Education
- Texas Tech University, Arlington Heights High School
- Plays
- Guitar, fiddle, keyboard instrument
- Genres
- Country music, traditional folk music, rock music
- Labels
- Mercury Records, RCA
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 65
Did you know
Lived to 53.
Shares a birthday with Henri Matisse and Jacques Cartier.
One of 3 people in the Index born in Roswell, with Demi Moore.
Has a Wikipedia article in 65 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- SpouseCassandra Delaney
Honours and works
Awards
- Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist1975
- Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year1975
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special1975
- Favorite Country Male Artist1976
- American Music Award for Favorite Country Album1976
- Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist1976
- Grammy Hall of Fame1997
- Grammy Award for Best Musical Album for Children1997
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Notable works
- Take Me Home, Country Roads
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