Many still miss John Denver after 25 years

It was 25 years ago today when the world was shocked by the plane crash and death of 1970s star John Denver. On Oct. 12, 1997, his experimental plane crashed into Monterey Bay in California.
The most people usually hear on the radio these days are just three of his songs: “Annie’s Song,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads” and “Rocky Mountain High.” There was much more to the man, and he was on many committees such as conservation and hunger. He was a pilot, father, son, actor and his songs still stand up in today’s time as much as they did when he wrote them.
If you were a fan when the music was new, re-discover some of his songs. If you have never listened to him, give some of his songs a listen.
Many of his songs are about the simpler things in life and the peace he advocated for. He touched a generation and continues to do so through his music.
P.J. Gossett
General manager, JR