During the 1970s, John Denver elevated folk music to a new level, inspiring future generations. His picturesque lyrics, rising vocals, and acoustic guitar sets provided a welcome diversion from the times. Rocky Mountain High, Country Roads, and Sunshine on My Shoulder were just a few of the songs that set Denver apart from the rest. Denver’s life, like that of so many other musicians, was cut short. His life was tragically cut short when an experimental plane he was piloting crashed into the Pacific Ocean. While some have questioned whether the crash was deliberate, his death shocked the country. This is the rise and sudden fall of John Denver…
John Denver’s Music Career: His Rise And Sudden Fall
Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr.
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born on December 31, 1943, in Roswell, New Mexico. His fascination with planes was sparked by his father, a United States Air Force pilot and flying instructor. Denver learned to fly from his father when he was a child, and it was a lifelong passion for him. His family moved a lot in the late 1940s and 1950s to Oklahoma, Arizona, Alabama, and Texas, which was difficult for the young boy.
Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr.