Richie Havens joined the ancestors (Jan 21, 1941 - Apr 22, 2013). Singer/songwriter, guitarist. His music encompassed elements of folk, soul and R&B. He had a rhythmic guitar style (often in open tunings). He opened Woodstock in 1969 and also did voiceovers for TV commercials.
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"Richie Havens, Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist." Historianspeaks, April 24, 2026. https://historianspeaks.org/blog/richie-havens-singer-songwriter-and-guitarist.
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