American singer-songwriter and guitarist (1941–2013)
Richie Havens
Havens in 1999
Background information
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.
Genres
Folk rock
funk
blues
soul
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. 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.
^Strong, Martin C. (2000). The Great Rock Discography (5th ed.). Edinburgh: Mojo Books. pp. 433–434. ISBN 1-84195-017-3.
"Music". RichieHavens.com. Retrieved April 22, 2003. "RichieHavens: Electric Havens". MTV.com. Retrieved April 22, 2013. "RichieHavens: Electric Havens". AllMusic...
so on.” An early cover version was recorded by RichieHavens in 1980. Unusually for folk musician Havens, it incorporated disco influences; this version...
with Paul Simon, during his appearance on Saturday Night Live in 1976. RichieHavens and Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel each had hit singles with "Here Comes...
Mixed Bag is the debut studio album by RichieHavens, released in 1966. Although it was Havens' first album release, Douglas Records later issued two...
The first day officially began at 5:07 p.m. with RichieHavens and featured folk artists. RichieHavens – guitar, vocals Paul "Deano" Williams – guitar...
Marcellino from Sha Na Na also appeared, backed up by Canned Heat. RichieHavens, who opened the Woodstock festival in 1969, appeared at a separate event...
was released. RichieHavens: The musician who opened Woodstock closed this festival with a set during the morning of 31 August. As Havens performed his...
from William Shakespeare's Othello. It was not a critical success. RichieHavens – Othello Lance LeGault – Iago Season Hubley – Desdemona Tony Joe White...
of a partner dance "Follow", a song by Jerry Merrick, popularized by RichieHavens on his 1966 album Mixed Bag "Follow", a song by Drowning Pool from their...
with Laura Nyro and Michael Kamen. In 1963, at sixteen, Randall met RichieHavens in Greenwich Village and began gigging. Randall did some early work...
is an album by the American musician RichieHavens, released in 1994. It was distributed by Rhino Records. Havens intended to support the album by playing...
compositions have been recorded by Carlos Santana, Dido, Pharoahe Monch and RichieHavens. He currently records and produces for his own record label, Rainwater...
1984). "RichieHavens Sells His Soul". Los Angeles Times. p. Q70. Colford, Paul D. (October 16, 1985). "FOLK WISDOM; Veteran RichieHavens finds a new...
"No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed" (RichieHavens) – 2:58 "Inside of Him" (Havens) – 4:26 "The Klan" ("Alan Grey, David Grey," pseudonyms...
many artists, including Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt, Maureen McGovern, RichieHavens, Sheryl Crow, Sting, Eddie Vedder with Natalie Maines, and the King's...
number nine on MTV's Video Countdown in January 1988.[citation needed] RichieHavens performed the song live (as the encore) during his 1998 tour. Progressive...
Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Eric Bibb, Tommy Sims, Dobie Gray, Wham!, RichieHavens, Sly and the Family Stone, and Funkadelic. He has played with James...
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