AnalyticalEngine Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Beloved folk icon Richie Havens died this morning in his home from a sudden heart attack. He was 72. Havens first became part of musical history during his impromptu opening performance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Best known for his distinctive intense, rhythmic guitar style and soulful covers of pop and folk songs, Havens toured and recorded music for over 40 years before retiring from the road 3 years ago. Beyond his music, those who have met Havens will remember his gentle and compassionate nature, his light humor and his powerful presence. While his family greatly appreciates that Richie’s many fans are also mourning this loss, they do ask for privacy during this difficult time. A public memorial will be planned for a later date http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA51wyl-9IE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 That Woodstock performance is amazing... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo73 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I thought he was already dead when I first saw this thread, Then I realised it wasn't Ritchie Valens! RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Oh, what a loss. I didn't realize that he had retired from performing three years ago. But hey, it was only three years ago. Nearly seventy is a really good run. Rest in peace, gentle man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 That Woodstock performance is amazing... Definitely. Specially considering he improvised 'Freedom' on the spot, after he'd run out of songs to play. RIP Richie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 RIP Mr. Havens. http://youtu.be/VBbXKsKXyNU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetersvt Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Gov't Mule opened their show last night in Norfolk, VA playing Havens' Freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I thought he was already dead when I first saw this thread, Then I realised it wasn't Ritchie Valens! RIP Have to admit that's what I first thought of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 RIP. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkN66wjBOEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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