Richie Havens

Born in Brooklyn, New York, USA on January 21, 1941 — died April 22, 2013 (aged 72)

Richard Pierce Havens was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music encompassed elements of folk, soul, and rhythm and blues. He had an intense and rhythmic guitar style (often in open tunings), and played soulful covers of pop and folk songs. He was the opening act at Woodstock.