John Denver
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John Denver
Summary
John Denver is a human[1]. He was born in Roswell[2]. He was born on December 31, 1943[3]. He passed away in Monterey[4]. He died on October 12, 1997[5]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], poet[8], composer[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33,788 views/month, #1,318 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Roswell[2], John Denver…
- John Denver died in Monterey[4].
- John Denver was born on December 31, 1943[3].
- John Denver died on October 12, 1997[5].
- John Denver was married to Cassandra Delaney[12].
- John Denver held citizenship in United States[13].
- English was John Denver's native language[14].
- John Denver worked as a singer-songwriter[6].
- John Denver worked as a singer[7].
- John Denver worked as a poet[8].
- John Denver's professions included composer[9].
- John Denver worked as an actor[10].
- John Denver's professions included songwriter[15].
- John Denver's education included a stint at Texas Tech University[16].
- John Denver's education included a stint at Arlington Heights High School[17].
- A notable work attributed to John Denver is Take Me Home, Country Roads[18].
- John Denver received the Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist[19].
- John Denver received the Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year[20].
- John Denver received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special[21].
- John Denver received the Favorite Country Male Artist[22].
- John Denver received the American Music Award for Favorite Country Album[23].
- John Denver received the Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist[24].
- John Denver was a member of Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus[25].
- John Denver was a member of The John Denver Band[26].
- John Denver is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
John Denver's place of birth was Roswell[2]. He was born on December 31, 1943[3]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at Texas Tech University[16], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1923[30] and Arlington Heights High School[17], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1922[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], poet[8], composer[9], actor[10], and songwriter[15].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to John Denver is Take Me Home, Country Roads[18].
Recognition
Awards received include Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist[19], a class of award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1974[36]; Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year[20], a music award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1967[39]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special[21], a class of award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1959[42]; Favorite Country Male Artist[22], a class of award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1974[45]; American Music Award for Favorite Country Album[23], a class of award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1974[48]; and Grammy Hall of Fame[49], an award[50], founded in 1973[51].
Personal Life
Among John Denver's spouses was Cassandra Delaney[12].
Death and Burial
John Denver died on October 12, 1997[5]. He died in Monterey[4]. The cause of death was aviation accident[52].
Why It Matters
John Denver ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33,788 views/month, #1,318 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Carabao[55], a musical group[56], founded in 1976[57] and Francesco De Gregori[58], a singer-songwriter[59], b. 1951[60], of Italy[61], awarded the Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[62].
FAQs
Where was John Denver born?
Born in Roswell[2], John Denver…
Where did John Denver die?
John Denver died in Monterey[4].
Who was John Denver married to?
John Denver's spouses include Cassandra Delaney[12].
What did John Denver do for work?
John Denver worked as singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], poet[8], composer[9], and actor[10].
Where did John Denver go to school?
John Denver was educated at Texas Tech University[16] and Arlington Heights High School[17].
What awards did John Denver receive?
Honors received include Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist[19], Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year[20], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special[21], and Favorite Country Male Artist[22].
Who did John Denver influence?
John Denver has been cited as an influence by Carabao[55] and Francesco De Gregori[58].