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Richie Havens. Richard Pierce Havens (January 21, 1941 – April 22, 2013) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. [1] His music encompassed elements of folk, soul (both of which he frequently covered ), and rhythm and blues. He had a rhythmic guitar style (often in open tunings ).
Jan 21, 2012 · Rest In Peace Richard Pierce "Richie" Havens.. ☮(January 21, 1941 - April 22, 2013)More than 3 months ago I decided to take a look into the woodstock history...
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Apr 23, 2013 · Richie Havens, who marshaled a craggy voice, a percussive guitar and a soulful sensibility to play his way into musical immortality at Woodstock in 1969, improvising the song “Freedom” on the ...
Richie Havens, singer, songwriter, performer, artist
Apr 22, 2013 · Learn about the life and career of Richie Havens, who opened Woodstock in 1969 with his soulful and rhythmic guitar and voice. He covered songs by Dylan, Beatles and others, and also wrote his own hits like "Here Comes the Sun".
Apr 22, 2013 · "Richie Havens was gifted with one of the most recognizable voices in popular music," Havens' agent said in a statement. "His fiery, poignant, soulful singing style has remained unique and ageless ...
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Apr 22, 2013 · Richie Havens, a Brooklyn-born singer who sang gospel as a teenager, began playing folk music in Greenwich Village clubs in the 1960s and was the opening act at the Woodstock Music & Art Fair in ...
