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John Denver

Grammy Winners

19,645

days lived

53

age at death

Born
December 31, 1943 in Roswell
Died
October 12, 1997 in Monterey (aged 53)
ResidenceColorado
Zodiac
♑︎Capricorn·goat 🐐
Updated Feb 2026

About

Henry John Deutschendorf Jr., known professionally as John Denver, was an American country and folk singer, songwriter, and actor. He was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the 1970s and one of the best-selling artists overall in that decade. AllMusic has called Denver "among the most beloved entertainers of his era".

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Sun Sign

Capricorn♑︎

Moon Sign

Pisces♓︎

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Earth

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1997
Day 19,645
Age 53

Death

Confidence
96%
Oct 12, 1997

John Denver dies in a plane crash in Monterey Bay, California.

1982
Day 13,882
Age 38

Divorce from Annie Martell

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1982

John Denver and Annie Martell divorce after several years of marriage.

1977
Day 12,056
Age 33

Stars in 'Oh, God!'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1977

Denver stars in the film 'Oh, God!'

1976
Day 11,690
Age 32

Founded Windstar Foundation

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1976

Denver founds the Windstar Foundation, an environmental education and advocacy group.

1975
Day 11,325
Age 31

Wins Grammy Award

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1975

Denver wins a Grammy Award for 'An Evening With John Denver'.

1974
Day 10,960
Age 30

Adoption of Zachary and Anna Kate

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1974

John and Annie Denver adopt two children, Zachary and Anna Kate.

1972
Day 10,229
Age 28

Releases 'Rocky Mountain High'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1972

Denver releases the album 'Rocky Mountain High'.

1971
Day 9,864
Age 27

Releases 'Poems, Prayers & Promises'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1971

Denver releases the album 'Poems, Prayers & Promises', featuring 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'.

1967
Day 8,403
Age 23

Marriage to Annie Martell

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96%
Jan 1, 1967

John Denver marries Annie Martell.

1966
Day 8,038
Age 22

Graduates from Texas Tech

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1966

Denver graduates from Texas Tech University.

1965
Day 7,673
Age 21

Joins the Chad Mitchell Trio

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1965

Denver joins the Chad Mitchell Trio, later known as the Mitchell Trio.

1964
Day 7,307
Age 20

Quits Architecture Studies

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1964

Denver drops out of Texas Tech to pursue music career.

1961
Day 6,212
Age 17

High School Graduation

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96%
Jan 1, 1961

Graduates from Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth, Texas.

1954
Day 3,655
Age 10

Receives first guitar

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1954

Denver receives his first acoustic guitar from his grandmother.

1943
Day 1
Age 0

Birth

Confidence
96%
Dec 31, 1943

John Denver is born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in Roswell, New Mexico.