Richie Havens

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

29

Gender

Male

Birthday

1941-01-21

Day of death

2013-04-22 (72 years old)

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Richie Havens

Biography

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.

Known For

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

  • Great Performances

    Great Performances

  • Married... with Children

    Married... with Children

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

  • Solid Gold

    Solid Gold

  • The History of Rock 'n' Roll

    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

  • Orphan of War

    Orphan of War

  • I'm Not There

    I'm Not There

  • Woodstock

    Woodstock

  • Hearts of Fire

    Hearts of Fire

  • Street Hunter

    Street Hunter

  • Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation

    Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation

  • Rock Concert

    Rock Concert

  • Perfect Harmony

    Perfect Harmony

  • Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation

    Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation

  • Wake at Generation

    Wake at Generation

  • The Boss' Son

    The Boss' Son

  • Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary

    Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary

  • Greased Lightning

    Greased Lightning

  • Woodstock Diary

    Woodstock Diary

  • ... Sings Dylan II

    ... Sings Dylan II

  • The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite

    The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite

  • Catch My Soul

    Catch My Soul

  • Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

    Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

  • Tribute to Harry Chapin

    Tribute to Harry Chapin

  • ...Sings the Beatles

    ...Sings the Beatles

  • Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970

    Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970

  • Richie Havens - Live at Montreux Casino 1972

    Richie Havens - Live at Montreux Casino 1972