Tag Archives: Richie Havens
Remembering Richie Havens
Today we celebrate the birthday of Richie Havens who was born on January 21, 1941. Havens is one of my favorite singer/songwriter’s of all time: his growling vocals were immediately recognizable, his unique open-tuning guitar style emphasized the rhythmic expression of his right hand, and Havens is one of the only artists who consistently made [...]
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Tagged 1941, birthday, guitar, January 21, open tuning, Richie Havens, singer/songwriter
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Woodstock 45
This past weekend we celebrated the 45th anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. The event was a legendary happening that’s been illuminated from so many angles, it’s hard to shed any new light on the subject. That said, it is — and always will be — a milestone in the establishment of the [...]
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Tagged 1969, 45th Anniversary, Crosby Stills & Nash, Jimi Hendrix, Richie Havens, Sly & The Family Stone, The Band, The Who, Woodstock
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