Leaving Behind a Legacy
When the governor of Colorado learned of Denver’s death, he ordered all state flags to be lowered to half-mast in honor of his accomplishments. In his honor, the state of Colorado erected a bronze statue at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Aspen hosts a week-long John Denver celebration with live music, tours of his home, and old radio broadcasts on Denver’s death anniversary.
Leaving Behind A Legacy
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Denver left an indelible mark on the world. He had recorded and released around 300 songs by the time he died, 200 of which he composed himself. He sold more than 33 million records worldwide. He was elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1996. Unfortunately, Denver wasn’t the only musician who died in a plane crash. Take, for example, Otis Redding’s story…
Songwriters Hall Of Fame