John denver was born in roswell, New Mexico. American country folk singer. Denver grew up in the south. 1964 After graduating from college, he moved to Los Angeles and sang in the city folk club. The following year, he joined the Chad Mitchell Trio. 1969, Denver records rhythm and reason. This record contains his own singing "Leaving by Air". Many songs in Denver are well known, such as Country Road Take Me Home and High Loki Mountain. 1 1974, Denver was already the best-selling artist in American records. At that time, two songs, Sunshine on My Shoulder and Song of Anne, were among the best in American charts. He started his own record company. 1977 made his first film "Oh, my God". After that, he released a series of excellent records such as autographs recorded by 1980, and continued to devote himself to his political career. 198 1 sang a song "Maybe Love" with the famous tenor placido domingo. Denver also performed in China and the former Soviet Union. And is keen on charity and environmental protection. 1 1997 10/0/October 12, Denver died in an air crash in California Bay at the age of 53.