Richie Havens was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his distinctive, soulful voice and rhythmic guitar style. He first emerged on the music scene in the 1960s as part of the Greenwich Village folk movement. Havens gained widespread acclaim for his opening performance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival, where his impassioned improvisation of "Freedom" became an anthem for the event and a highlight of h
... MoreRichie Havens was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his distinctive, soulful voice and rhythmic guitar style. He first emerged on the music scene in the 1960s as part of the Greenwich Village folk movement. Havens gained widespread acclaim for his opening performance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival, where his impassioned improvisation of "Freedom" became an anthem for the event and a highlight of his career.
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