Gee, with Richie gone now, it kinda makes ya feel like a motherless child... Woodstock icon Richie Havens dies at 72 22 April 2013 - Richie Havens, the folk singer who opened the legendary 1969 Woodstock rock festival, has died of a heart attack at 72.
Richie Havens was a true man of peace who loved people. He was on NY radio many times during the 1960s and did an immense amount of charity work.
Granny says, "Dat's right - it gonna be like Woodstock all over again... Rock legends to play US 'mega-festival' Tue, 03 May 2016 - A festival featuring Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan is confirmed for the US in October.