Richie Havens

American singer-songwriter

Richard "Richie" Havens (January 21, 1941 – April 22, 2013) or Richard P. Havens; was an American folk singer and guitarist who performed at Woodstock 1969. He also performed cover versions of famous popular songs.

Richie Havens
Havens in 1974
Havens in 1974
Background information
Born(1941-01-21)January 21, 1941
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S
DiedApril 22, 2013(2013-04-22) (aged 72)
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresFolk rock, funk
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, activist
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, sitar
Years active1965–2013
LabelsVerve Forecast, Universal, Stormy Forest, MGM, A&M, PolyGram, Solar, Epic, SME, Rykodisc
Websitewww.richiehavens.com

Havens was born on January 21, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York City. He died due to a heart attack in Jersey City, New Jersey, April 22, 2013 at 72.[1][2]

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  1. "Richie Havens, Folk and Woodstock Legend, Dead at 72". Billboard. 22 April 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  2. Cubarrubia, RJ (22 April 2013). "Richie Havens, Folk Icon, Dead at 72". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 23 April 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.

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