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Also Known As Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr.
Born December 31, 1943 • Roswell • New Mexico
Died October 12, 1997 (aged 53) • Monterey • California
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1997)
Notable Works “Rhymes & Reasons” • “Rocky Mountain High” • “Sunshine on My Shoulders” • “Take Me Home, Country Roads”

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