OT: Richie Havens passes away

[Blakeon18]

If you haven't seen the long ago movie 'Woodstock' it is worth tracking down. Havens' performance
was one of the best at that festival.

Trivia question [no fair peekingat the men's board]: Richie Havens had a one time cameo role on a sitcom years ago. What show was it?

 

[meyers7]

Here is his "Freedom" from Woodstock. Per Wiki, he was the opening act and was told to do a long set because many of the other acts were having trouble getting to Woodstock. He did like 3 hours, finally running out of material. So he took an old spiritual "Motherless Child" and did this to it. The rest they say is history.

 

[Icebear]

Saw Richie Havens in concert twice. Once as a lead off for Neal Young. Once here in PA at a small annual concert festival. Loved him both times.

Rest in peace, Richie, you are free today.

 

[MilfordHusky]

RIP, Richie!

Freedom, indeed.

 

[speedoo]

He was a unique talent, and I will miss him.