John Denver
American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian.
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December 31
3 people were born on this day
๐Biography
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.
๐Major Works & Achievements
- โฆGrammy Hall of Fame
- โฆAmerican Music Award
- โฆWrote 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'
๐ฌFamous Quotes
"Music does bring people together.
"Peace is a conscious choice.
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