Richie Havens
Folk rock, Musical Artist
1941 – 2013
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Who was Richie Havens?
Richard Pierce Havens, known as Richie Havens, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music encompassed elements of folk, soul, and rhythm and blues. He is best known for his intense and rhythmic guitar style, soulful covers of pop and folk songs, and his opening performance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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- Born
- Jan 21, 1941
Brooklyn - Also known as
- Rick Havens
- Richie Heavens
- Havens, Richie
- Richie Haven
- Richard Pierce Havens
- Ritchie Havens
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Brooklyn
- Died
- Apr 22, 2013
Jersey City
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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