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Richie Havens: A Folk Icon, Still Strumming

Dec 13th, 2008 · 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.

Keywords: icon · Singer · inspiration · album · folk · guitarist · Richie · Richie Havens · Woodstock · emNobody

Richie Havens: 'A Rare and Inspiring Voice' ****

Feb 15th, 2007 · Richie Havens' distinctive voice first became famous after his performance at the 1969 Woodstock festival, during which he played to repeat ovations. His career was re-ignited in 2000 when he re-activated his record label and was presented with a host of new collaborative projects.

Keywords: 2000 · famous · Festival · inspiration · Richie · Richie Havens · collaboration · ovation · 1969 Woodstock

Lionel Richie: The Key to Peace in the Middle East ****

Dec 4th, 2006 · As U.S. leaders struggle to communicate with people in the Middle East, they might look to musician Lionel Richie for inspiration. In the current issue of GQ magazine, writer Andrew Corsello reports that Richie has become a musical phenomenon in the Arab world. Host Mike Pesca speaks with him about Richie's appeal in that region.

Keywords: Middle East · world · region · communities · Arab · magazine · music · Writer · inspiration · Richie · Mike Pesca · GQ

A Tuneful 'Coming Home' for Lionel Richie *

Sep 12th, 2006 · The award-winning singer, songwriter and producer, who bowed out as frontman for The Commodores for huge career as a solo artist in the 1980s, has a new CD -- a nugget of pure pop craftsmanship that shows he's still at the top of his game.

Keywords: artists · CD · Singer · 1980 · songwriter · frontman · Richie · craftsmanship · Lionel · nugget · The Commodores

Decades of 'Grace' from Richie Havens **

Feb 2nd, 2006 · It has been nearly 40 years since Richie Havens kicked off Woodstock with a three-hour set. With one of the most recognizable voices in popular music, Havens' fiery and soulful singing style has inspired and electrified audiences for decades.

Keywords: audience · music · soul · sings · Richie · Richie Havens · Woodstock · electrified

Guitarist Richie Havens Live at NPR *

Aug 12th, 2004 · 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.

Keywords: CD · concert · touring · guitarist · Richie · Richie Havens · Woodstock · Bob Dylan · Joni Mitchell · All Along the Watchtower

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