Richie Havens

Born

January 21, 1941

Died

April 22, 2013 (aged 72)

Known as

guitarist, singer, singer-songwriter, autobiographer, composer, painter

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.

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