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Richie Havens On Mountain Stage

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Richie Havens On Mountain Stage

Havens' unmistakable guitar style and intense vocals helped make him an influential folksinger. In this concert from 1995, Havens — who died April 22 at age 72 — plays some of his best-known songs.

Richie Havens On Mountain Stage

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Richie Havens: No More Crowns

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Richie Havens: No More Crowns

Richie Havens is the man who opened Woodstock, and he hasn't stopped performing or inspiring ever since. Here, the legendary folk singer and guitarist discusses his new album, Nobody Left to Crown.

Richie Havens: No More Crowns

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Guitarist Richie Havens Live at NPR

Richie Havens is currently touring through November in support of his latest CD, Grace of the Sun. The disc features covers of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" and Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock." Hear his live performance — and his take on current summer concerts.

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