What is John Denver's real name?
For a man who wrote an iconic song called "Rocky Mountain High," his last name almost seems a little too on the nose. And, by golly, turns out it is.
Sadly, it wasn't fate that John Denver happened to be named after the capital city of the state he loved so much that he ultimately made a home in Aspen, Colorado. No, this was yet another beloved celebrity who lied to us and didn't even seem to be bothered by it.
JD is one of the most beloved artists of all time, bringing his acoustic stylings to the masses — which, honestly, might not have worked for him had he stuck with his given name. What's John Denver's real name?
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Correct Answer: Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.
The answer is: Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was born in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1943. We are not ruling out the possibility that he was of extraterrestrial origins. Not even a little.One of the most beloved entertainers of all time, he smartly changed his name on advice from friends that "Deutschendorf" would not look so great on a marquee. He pulled the inspiration for the name, at least in part, from the capital city of his favorite state.Source
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