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.
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Richie Havens was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who became a prominent figure in the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene. He is widely recognized for his rhythmic, open-tuned guitar playing and his historic opening performance at the 1969 Woodstock festival.
He is best known for his musical contributions, particularly the improvisational song 'Freedom' performed at Woodstock, and for film appearances in works such as Catch My Soul and Greased Lightning.
While primarily a musician and activist, he appeared in several film projects throughout his career, often performing as himself or in musically-oriented roles in dramas like I'm Not There.
