Richie Havens
Born
January 21, 1941
Died
April 22, 2013 (72 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Richard Pierce Havens 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.
Known For
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
Self
2019
Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970
Self
2019
... Sings Dylan II
Self (archive footage)
2015
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
Self
2013
...Sings the Beatles
Self (archive footage)
2009
I'm Not There
Old Man Arvin
2007
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Himself
2003
Orphan of War
1999
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Self
1995
Woodstock Diary
Self
1994
Tribute to Harry Chapin
1991
Perfect Harmony
Scrapper Johnson
1991
Street Hunter
Daze
1990
Hearts of Fire
Pepper Ward
1987
Married... with Children
Richie Havens · (1 episode)
1987
The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite
Amos
1981
Solid Gold
Self · (1 episode)
1980
The Boss' Son
Albert
1978
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
Self - Performer
1977
Greased Lightning
Woodrow
1977
Catch My Soul
Othello
1974
The Fighters
Self (uncredited)
1974
Rock Concert
Self · (1 episode)
1973
Richie Havens - Live at Montreux Casino 1972
1972
Great Performances
Self · (2 episodes)
1971
Woodstock
Self
1970
Wake at Generation
Self
1968
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (4 episodes)
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (1 episode)
1961
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (1 episode)
1948