Richie Havens
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (1941-2013) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 72
Richard Pierce Havens was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music encompassed elements of folk, soul, and rhythm and blues. He had a rhythmic guitar style. He was the opening act at Woodstock, sang many jingles for television commercials, and was also the voice of the GeoSafari toys.
Richie Havens is read about 342 times a day, in 32 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 11 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 113 days, one point a day.
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Close ties
Bob Dylan Wrote I'm Not There (2008)
Patrick McGoohan Directed Catch My Soul (1974)
Todd Haynes Directed I'm Not There (2008)
Taj Mahal Duets: Woodstock '79
Richard Marquand Directed Hearts of Fire (1987)
Cleavon Little Also in Greased Lightning and Perfect Harmony
Christine Vachon Produced I'm Not There (2008)
John Goldwyn Produced I'm Not There (2008)
Jack Good Produced Catch My Soul (1974)
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 2013 · aged 72
