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Richard Pierce Havens (January 21, 1941 – April 22, 2013) 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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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Pierce Havens |
| Born | January 21, 1941 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Died | April 22, 2013 (aged 72) Jersey City, New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Folk rock, funk, blues, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, sitar |
| Years active | 1965–2012 |
| Labels | Douglas Records, Verve Forecast, MGM, A&M, Solar/Epic/SME, Rykodisc, Rhino |
| Website | richiehavens |
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