John Denver had a hit with Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert’s song “I Guess He’d Rather Be in Colorado.” The tune was actually inspired by banjo master Dick Weissman, who’s back in Denver after a decade ...

West Virginia has its own internationally recognized anthem, thanks to John Denver, Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert. “Take Me Home, Country Roads” never quite reached number one on Billboard’s Top 40 ...

The husband/wife duo of Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert made up the core creative team of Starland Vocal Band, which scored a Billboard Hot 100 Number 1 song in 1976 with Afternoon Delight. The Beat ...

Ciara and Rachel Matthews share a birthday today. Check out our photo slideshow of celebrities and other famous people with ...

Actress Marion Ross is 91. Pop singer Helen Reddy is 78. Author Anne Tyler is 78. Singer Taffy Nivert (Starland Vocal Band) is 75. Rock musician Glenn Tipton (Judas Priest) is 72. Actor Brian Kerwin ...

Written by John Denver, Taffy Nivert and Bill Danoff, the 1971 song ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ was inspired by the long, winding country roads of West Virginia. It is one of the most iconic songs ...