John denver death
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- John Denver was arguably one of, if not the biggest star of the seventies.
- Seems that John was the second most decorated sniper in the Vietnam War with 70 some confirmed kills.
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John Denver: A Folk Singer, a Sniper and America’s Darkest Day
Episode #53 | 4.1.20
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(A special bonus episode of Disgraceland during this prolonged period of Covid-19 lockdown to help you pass the time.) John Denver was arguably one of, if not the biggest star of the seventies. His easy listening mainstream folk and his squeaky clean, environmentally friendly image made him a favorite in homes all across America. But was John Denver hiding a dark secret? One born of a mysterious military upbringing? A secret he would do anything to protect? A secret, he took to his early grave but that may soon see the light of day depending on numerous Freedom of Information Act court challenges?
Sources
John Denver: The Untold Story of a Vietnam Sniper, by Loretta Splitair
Rocky Mountain High-priced home: John Denver’s 7,735-square-foot Aspen mansion going for $11 million, by Mario Sanelli
How Military Snipers Work, by Robert Valdes
FOIA Update: Agencies Implement
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John Denver
American singer (1943–1997)
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997),[3] known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the 1970s and one of the best selling artists in that decade.[4]AllMusic has called Denver "among the most beloved entertainers of his era".[5]
Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he wrote himself. He had 33 albums and singles that were certified Gold and Platinum in the U.S by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),[6] with estimated sales of more than 33 million units.[7] He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, disdain for city life, enthusiasm for music, and relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, earning 12 gold and four platinum albums with his signature songs "Take
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Did John Denver Serve As U.S. Army Sniper in Vietnam?
The musician's father was one of the first officers in the newly formed United States Air Force after World War II.
Image courtesy of Public DomainJohn Denver once served as a U.S. Army sniper in Vietnam.
John Denver's father, Henry John Deutschendorf, was one of the first officers in the newly-formed United States Air Force after World War II, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. His son (now known as John Denver) at one time had hopes of joining the Air Force himself, but his substandard eyesight precluded his becoming a military pilot. John Denver received an Army induction notice in 1964, but he was classified 1-Y due to having lost two toes in a lawn mower accident and never served in any branch of the military.
The John Denver "sniper" story is a typical example of the "he's not what he seems to be" legend type, tales of contradictory excess generally applied to celebrities who entertain children or otherwise have a cloying public image that show them to be the opposites of their publi
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