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Richie Havens
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (1941–2013)
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| Birth name | Richard Pierce Havens |
| Born | (1941-01-21)January 21, 1941 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | April 22, 2013(2013-04-22) (aged 72) Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, sitar |
| Years active | 1965–2012 |
| Labels | Douglas Records, Verve Forecast, MGM, A&M, Solar/Epic/SME, Rykodisc, Rhino |
| Website | richiehavens.com |
Musical artist
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.
Richie Havens Obit - FolkWorks
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.
Early life
Born in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Richie Havens - Wikipedia TACE