With a brand of music as wholesome as Belgian wheat, John Denver was one of the proponents of '70s mellow rock. His gentle manner and sensitive approach won over admirers such as Frank Sinatra, Jacques Cousteau, and "Gilligan's Island" star Bob Denver (no relation).
John parlayed his musical success by appearing in adverts for Grape Nuts cereal, acting opposite George Burns in "Oh God!", giving speeches on nature conservation, and making frequent guest spots on "The Muppet Show." Hell, he was on "TMS" so often, Jim Henson should've shoved a hand up Denver's ass and made him a permanent cast member.
If wholesome is one word to describe John Denver, then alcoholic is another. The Colorado State Patrol has arrested him several times for DUI offenses. His "Rocky Mountain High" was used in a Coors Light commercial. Try visiting Bubba's Beach Club in Va. Beach without the DJ playing "Thank God I'm A Country Boy." Last time I was there in '94, the owner double-checked my ID because he didn't think I was 21. Correct. I was 22.
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