John
Denver was well known for recording 25 albums and starring in several movies,
but his passion for the environment was equally apparent. His music celebrated
the wonder of nature and continues to be a source of inspiration for the environmental
movement. He started the Windstar Foundation in 1977 "to inspire individuals
to make responsible choices and take direct actions to achieve a peaceful and
environmentally sustainable future." John Denver's passion for a better world
also included speaking out against war, nuclear power and oil drilling in Alaska,
for alternative energy, and helping to end world hunger. His song "I Want
To Live" was written for the Hunger Project and became the group's anthem.
Although John Denver died while piloting a small experimental plane, the foundation
he started and his music carry on his vision of working for a more peaceful, just
and sustainable world.
