John Denver

John Denver

American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian.

πŸ—“οΈDecember 31, 1943 - October 12, 1997
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πŸ“–Biography

Henry John Deutschendorf Jr., known professionally as John Denver, was an American musician whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer. He was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the 1970s.

πŸ†Major Works & Achievements

  • ✦Grammy Hall of Fame
  • ✦American Music Award
  • ✦Wrote 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'

πŸ’¬Famous Quotes

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Music does bring people together.

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Peace is a conscious choice.

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