Richie Havens Biography

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NAME: Richie Havens
OCCUPATION: Guitarist, Singer
BIRTH DATE: January 21, 1941
DEATH DATE: April 22, 2013
PLACE OF BIRTH: Brooklyn, New York
Full Name: Richie Havens

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Richie Havens was an American folk singer who opened the 1969 Woodstock Festival, and covered numerous pop and folk songs over his long career.

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Later Years

While Havens never again achieved the kind of popularity he experienced in the immediate aftermath of Woodstock, his career has proved to be enduring. Over his long career, Havens was a steady touring musician, producing a number of studio and live albums. In 2008, he released his 21st studio album, Nobody Left to Crown.

"I really sing songs that move me. I'm not in show business,

" Havens once said of his career. "I'm in the communications business. That's what it's about for me."

Richie Havens died of a heart attack on April 22, 2013, at the age of 72. According to media reports, a public memorial for Havens will be announced at a later date. More information can be found at Havens's official website.

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