 While Denver may not be as recognized for historical musical prominence as some other American cities , it still manages to have a very active pop , jazz , jam , folk , and classical music scene , which has nurtured several artists and genres to regional , national , and even international attention . Of particular note is Denver 's importance in the folk scene of the 1960s and 1970s . Well @-@ known folk artists such as Bob Dylan , Judy Collins and John Denver lived in Denver at various points during this time , and performed at local clubs . Also , three members of the widely popular group Earth , Wind , and Fire are from Denver . More recent Denver @-@ based artists include The Lumineers , Air Dubai , The Fray , Flobots , Cephalic Carnage , Axe Murder Boyz , Deuce Mob , and Five Iron Frenzy . 
