Legendary folk rock man Richie Haven - who found major success after putting on an incredible opening performance at the world-famous 1969 Woodstock Festival - has died following a heart attack, aged 72.
Haven’s talent agency confirmed that the New York born man passed away at his home last night. According to his family, there will be a public memorial for the star, though they have asked for privacy in the wake of his unfortunate death.
The singer-songwriter and guitarist kicked off his career in 1965, but it wasn’t until he wowed the Woodstock audience with a three hour plus performance that saw him receive multiple encores, run out of tunes, and then improvise a song, that his career reached iconic levels. Having spent over 40 years in the game, he retired in 2010 as one of the genre’s most respected artists.
His agency have released a statement following Haven’s passing - they said:
“Beyond his music, those who have met Havens will remember his gentle and compassionate nature, his light humour and his powerful presence. He was gifted with one of the most recognisable voices in popular music. His fiery, poignant, soulful singing style has remained unique and ageless.”
We at Stereoboard send our condolences to Havens friends and family, and thank him for his contribution to music. If you’ve got any messages, leave them in the comment box below.
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