One of my musical heroes died today.
http://www.jambase.com/Articles/118431/ ... -at-Age-72
RIP Richie Havens
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RIP Richie Havens
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Re: RIP Richie Havens
Haven't seen Havens mentioned for aaaaages. Always enjoyed what I saw of him. RIP
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Re: RIP Richie Havens
At first I had no clue who he was, until reading the article, I must have watched his performance of Freedom on the Woodstock film about a thousand times... RIP.
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Re: RIP Richie Havens
I used to bang away on my acoustic years ago trying to get that kind of sound. Loved his crude style of playing. See you on the other side my friend.
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Re: RIP Richie Havens
Man i musta played that woodstock song for years when pissed on acoustic. Loved his voice. Looks like he had a great innings!!
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Re: RIP Richie Havens
He was the John Holmes of thumbs
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Re: RIP Richie Havens
A old school mate who is now a promoter went on a European tour with him a couple of years ago. Says he was a great guy.
He is Woodstock for me.
He is Woodstock for me.
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Re: RIP Richie Havens
RIP Richie. Always dug your way of playing.
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