Richie Havens

Richie Havens

  • Birthday: 1/21/1941
  • Deathday: 4/22/2013
  • Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Richard Pierce Havens, Richard Pierce "Richie" Havens
  • Social networks: Facebook

Biography

Richard Pierce Havens was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music encompassed elements of folk, soul, and rhythm and blues. He had an intense and rhythmic guitar style (often in open tunings), and played soulful covers of pop and folk songs. He was the opening act at Woodstock.

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Woodstock
Release date: 3/26/1970

Woodstock

Role(s): Self

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The Fighters
Release date: 1/1/1974

The Fighters

Role(s): Self (uncredited)

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The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Release date: 3/6/1995

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

Role(s): Self

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Perfect Harmony
Release date: 3/31/1991

Perfect Harmony

Role(s): Scrapper Johnson

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Richie Havens - Live at Montreux Casino 1972
Release date: 1/1/1972

Richie Havens - Live at Montreux Casino 1972

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