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Richie Havens

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jan 21, 1941 (85 years old)

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York, USA

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

Acting
2019Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a GenerationSelf
2019Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970Self
2015... Sings Dylan IISelf (archive footage)
2013Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a GenerationSelf
2009...Sings the BeatlesSelf (archive footage)
2007I'm Not ThereOld Man Arvin
2003Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be TelevisedHimself
1999Orphan of War
1994Woodstock DiarySelf
1994Woodstock Directors cutSelf
1991Perfect HarmonyScrapper Johnson
1991Tribute to Harry Chapin
1990Street HunterDaze
1987Hearts of FirePepper Ward
1987Married... with ChildrenRichie Havens
1981The Girl, the Gold Watch & DynamiteAmos
1980Solid GoldSelf
1978The Boss' SonAlbert
1977Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th AnniversarySelf - Performer
1977Greased LightningWoodrow
1974Catch My SoulOthello
1973Rock ConcertSelf
1972Richie Havens - Live at Montreux Casino 1972
1971Great PerformancesSelf
1970WoodstockSelf
1968Wake at GenerationSelf
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf