john-denver

John Denver, a singer-songwriter of Colorado who specialized in folk music, inspired millions of people. Born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in Roswell New Mexico, the singer-songwriter fell in love with Colorado and then moved to Aspen. A few beat a path towards Colorado after hearing Denver's popular tunes for the state he was raised in. G. Brown of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame states the fact that John Denver is unlike any other musician who represents Colorado. Denver is the Hall of Fames' first inductee, was honored with this honor in 2011. Denver is the symbol of Colorado for many people around the world. On my trips I've had the pleasure of meeting people who are from New Zealand or the other side. If you inform people you're from Colorado the first words they'll say is Oh John Denver. Brown declared. Denver's first Top 10 hit as a solo artist following a brief time in folk group was Take Me Home Country Roads co-written with Bill Danoff. Danoff used Johnny Cash as the inspiration for the track, however Denver recognized that the song could be a huge hit after it was discovered that an earlier version. The song was first recorded a few weeks after that Washington D.C. performance.