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On June 22, 1990, Richie Havens played at a packed Yankee Stadium concert in honor of Nelson Mandela who had come to New York for three days after Mandela’s release from the South African prison, Robben Island.
Jan 21, 2012 · Rest In Peace Richard Pierce "Richie" Havens.. ☮ (January 21, 1941 - April 22, 2013) More than 3 months ago I decided to take a look into the woodstock history and music. I was interested...
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Richie Havens, singer, songwriter, performer, artist.
Apr 23, 2013 · Richie Havens, who marshaled a craggy voice, a percussive guitar and a soulful sensibility to play his way into musical immortality at Woodstock in 1969, improvising the song “Freedom” on the...
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Apr 22, 2013 · Learn about the life and career of Richie Havens, who opened Woodstock in 1969 with his soulful and rhythmic guitar and voice. He covered songs by Dylan, Beatles and others, and also wrote his own hits like "Here Comes the Sun".
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Aug 9, 2019 · The late singer-songwriter recalls his impromptu set and the spirit of the festival in this 1989 article. He also reveals the origin of the be-in and the movie rights deal.
