Richie Havens Music
About Richie Havens
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Born in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, Richie Havens moved to Greenwich Village in 1961 in time to get in on the folk boom then taking place. Havens had a distinctive style as a folksinger, appearing in such clubs as the Cafe Wha? His guitar set to an opening tuning, he would strum it while barring chords with his thumb, using it essentially as percussion while singing rhythmically in a gruff voice for a mesmerizing effect. Havens was signed to Douglas Records in 1965 and recorded two albums th... Read More
Influences on Richie Havens
Bob Dylan and The Beatles
Videos of Richie Havens
Upcoming Richie Havens Shows
| Date | Venue | Location | |
| 11/28/08 | Stone Mountain Arts Center | Brownfield, ME | |
| 11/29/08 | Stone Mountain Arts Center | Brownfield, ME | |
| 12/04/08 | Sun Music Hall | Floyd, VA | |
| 12/05/08 | McGlohon Theatre | Charlotte, NC | |
| 12/06/08 | Orange Peel | Asheville, NC | |
| 12/11/08 | Rhythm and Brews | Chattanooga, TN | |
| 12/12/08 | Variety Playhouse | Atlanta, GA | |
| 12/13/08 | WorkPlay | Birmingham, AL | |
| 12/14/08 | Crossroads | Huntsville, AL | |
| 12/20/08 | Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA |
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Comments about Richie Havens
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ileah.pawlowski United States |
01.19.08 I'll never forget the day in the garden when I got to expierience Richie in his purple di sheki (sp?) singing his heart out...it was if you could see his soul. Was one of the most amazing times of my life...your one of the " Greats" Richie. Hope to see you again someday, ~Love Ileah~ |
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solarstorm Chemnitz/Sa Germany |
12.15.07 I can feel the spirit of the time....woodstock,flower power |
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Richie's voice and eloquent guitar chords pierce thru you,magnificent musician!!!!