Richie Havens | |
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 Havens in 1999 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Pierce Havens |
| Born | January 21, 1941 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | April 22, 2013 (aged 72) Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| 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 |
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.