john-denver

John Denver, a singer-songwriter of Colorado that specialized in folk-pop music inspired millions of people. He was born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in Roswell New Mexico, the singer-songwriter fell in affection with Colorado and then settled in Aspen. Denver's famous anthems about Colorado have been a major influence on many to relocate to Colorado. G. Brown of Colorado Music Hall of Fame, the curator of this hall of fame, said: "I don't believe there is another performer that embodies Colorado in the same way as John Denver." Denver was the Hall of Fame's first ever to be inducted. Denver has been the symbol of Colorado for everyone around the world. When you encounter people from other countries, like New Zealanders and say "I come from Colorado" and they instantly react with "Oh John Denver. Brown stated. Denver's first Top 10 hit as a solo artist after a brief time in folk-based groups included Take Me Home Country Roads co-written with Bill Danoff. Danoff used Johnny Cash as the inspiration for the tune, however Denver discovered that it was destined to be a huge hit after the song was first heard by him. A few days after performing to an excited audience at Washington D.C., the singer recorded this song.