Richie Havens
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (1941–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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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 |
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