Denver — born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. — was 53 years old when he died. He grew up in Roswell, N.M., and learned to fly from his father, who was an Air Force pilot, according to the singer's ...

In September 1972, John Denver released his sixth studio album, but its lead single quickly sparked controversy, and some ...

There were no signs of trouble before iconic country music star John Denver plunged 500ft into the ocean and died as he lost control of his small aircraft ...