Something about this town sounds familiar to singer-songwriter Richie Havens. "I've been in five different Woodstocks, and one of them was in Germany," said Havens, who opened up the three-day ...

Richie Havens, the folk singer and guitarist who was the first performer at Woodstock, died Monday, his family said. He was 72. Havens died of a heart attack, the family said it a statement. Further ...

Richie Havens, the New York City folk singer thrust by circumstance onto center stage as the opening act of Woodstock, the legendary 1969 music festival, has died. He was 72. He died Monday of a heart ...

47 years ago today, beloved performer and New Orleans festival favorite Richie Havens opened the first day of the Woodstock Festival. With his soulful voice and gentle demeanor, Havens embodied the ...

Folk singer Richie Havens has died, aged 72. The Brooklyn-born musician passed away at home today (April 22) after suffering a heart attack. Havens appeared at the original Woodstock festival and was ...

NEW YORK -- Richie Havens, the folk singer and guitarist who was the first performer at Woodstock, died Monday. He was 72. Havens died of a heart attack in New Jersey, his family said in a statement.

NEW YORK (AP) — Richie Havens, the folk singer and guitarist who was the first performer at Woodstock, died Monday at age 72. Havens died of a heart attack in New Jersey, his family said in a ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Richie Havens, the folk singer and guitarist who was the first performer at Woodstock, died Monday. He was 72. Havens died of a heart attack in New Jersey, his family said in a ...

Havens died of a heart attack in New Jersey, his family said in a statement. He was born in Brooklyn. Havens was known for his crafty guitar work and cover songs, including his well-received cover of ...