Richie Havens

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🇺🇸 United States

American singer-songwriter and guitarist (1941–2013)

About Richie Havens

Richard Pierce Havens (January 21, 1941 – April 22, 2013) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. 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). He was the opening act at Woodstock, sang many jingles for television commercials, and was also the voice of the GeoSafari toys.

Quick facts

Known for: BBC Sessions: 1967-1971, ...His Last Songs, My Own Way
Born: 1941-01-21
Died: 2013-04-22
Artist type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: Brooklyn
Associated area: United States
Active period: 1941-01-21 – 2013-04-22
Genres: contemporary folk, folk, folk rock, funk, pop soul, rock, singer-songwriter, soul
Music tags: 2008 universal fire victim, american, contemporary folk, folk, folk rock, funk, pop soul, rock, singer-songwriter, soul
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