Richie Havens, the New York City folk singer thrust by circumstance onto center stage as the opening act of Woodstock, the legendary 1969 music festival, has died. He was 72. He died Monday of a heart ...

Richie Havens is a master troubadour, a folk hero has been emulated by everyone. His lyrics, vocal prowess and guitar rhythms are unparalleled. His 27th release is just as great as his first. We ...

Voices recently spoke with Richie Havens in anticipation of his April 25 show at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Havens, most famous for his performance at the original Woodstock, has kept at it, ...

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Folk singer Richie Havens has died, aged 72. The Brooklyn-born musician passed away at home today (April 22) after suffering a heart attack. Havens appeared at the original Woodstock festival and was ...

For a performer to possess the ability to stand alone on a stage and convey the emotion and clarity of expression that full bands can put forth is a rare skill. Few musicians have conquered the ...

Havens died of a heart attack in New Jersey, his family said in a statement. He was born in Brooklyn. Havens was known for his crafty guitar work and cover songs, including his well-received cover of ...

On Sunday (August 18) in Bethel, the ashes of music legend Richie Havens will be scattered across the field where the historic Woodstock Festival took place in 1969, which today is the site of Bethel ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Richie Havens, who sang and strummed for a sea of people at Woodstock, has died of a heart attack Monday, his family said in a statement. He was 72. Havens, a folk singer and guitarist ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Richie Havens, the folk singer and guitarist who was the first performer at Woodstock, died Monday at age 72. Havens died of a heart attack in New Jersey, his family said in a ...