Lots of People Ask if Jim Has Ever Met John Denver….
As long as I’ve known Jim (almost 40 years now) I’ve known that the one person he most wanted to meet in the world was John Denver. It’s a common question we get at every one of our concerts, and we’ve met so many people and heard so many stories of how they met John and how nice he was to them. Jim has never met John, but not for the lack of trying.
The summer after Jim graduated from high school, he bought tickets to see a John Denver concert nearby in Houston, TX. Somehow he obtained a precious backstage pass….this was his chance to meet John! Jim went to the concert with a girlfriend and two other friends from high school. Being a gentleman, Jim handed the pass to afore mentioned girlfriend and said, “We’ll take turns, you can go first.”
But she didn’t return to share the backstage pass.
Jim and his two other friends found themselves waiting for her in the parking lot after the concert. They were an hour away from home, and they didn’t know if they should leave her there, and how they were going to explain to this girl’s parents how they lost her in Houston. After about a half hour, she finally found them in the parking lot. She was overjoyed and full of stories about how she met John Denver and the entire band, and how nice everyone was, and what a wonderful time she had…..
Not too long after that Jim moved to California to resume a relationship with me. The rest is history, MY history. I kind of think it’s possible that if this girl had not been selfish, Jim might have been able to realize his dream to meet John Denver. But then again, he might have stayed with that girl in Texas instead of dumping her for being selfish.
Thank you John Denver, for changing my life.
This story sure sounds good. I`m sorry Jim didn`t get to meet John Denver, but it was all in fate I believe. Ann , you are with Jim today for a very good reason. Bless you both !!!! I love both of you very much!!! Love, Mary
We just returned from Jim’s concert in Winter Haven, FL. What a wonderful experience! Not only does Jim have the John Denver ‘type’ voice, his wife, Ann, has a beautiful voice. They definitely make beautiful music together! We shall not forget his band, the drummer, base player, the flute player, they were all great! Thanks to y’all for a wonderful afternoon which my husband and I enjoyed!
Wow! Thank you Pat! We certainly enjoyed performing for everyone in Winter Haven.