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
Self
Woodstock
Self (uncredited)
The Fighters
Self
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Scrapper Johnson
Perfect Harmony
Richie Havens - Live at Montreux Casino 1972
Tribute to Harry Chapin
Self (archive footage)
...Sings the Beatles
Othello
Catch My Soul
Self - Performer
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
Self
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
Himself
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Pepper Ward
Hearts of Fire
Albert
The Boss' Son
Daze
Street Hunter
Orphan of War
Self
Woodstock Diary
Woodrow
Greased Lightning
Self
Woodstock
Self
Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970
Amos
The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite
Old Man Arvin
I'm Not There
Self
Wake at Generation
Self (archive footage)
... Sings Dylan II
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
23
Gender
Male
Birthday
1941-01-21
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Also Known As
Richard Pierce Havens