Richie Havens a protest music hero and the man who opened the 1969 Woodstock festival died on Monday morning at the age of 72.While many people have their own stories to tell about Woodstock, there are many who will agree that with so many young people in a large gathering, this festival could have turned into a political event or a disaster, Richie Havens set the tone for the festival....
"When he turned 70 a couple of years ago, Richie Havens noted with pride that, "I don't feel one iota different from the day I walked into Greenwich Village" 50 years prior. "Everything I hoped for has happened," he told Billboard. "I never had a bad day on stage. I don't think I'm ever going to go away...least while I'm alive." Havens, a protest music hero ("Handsome Johnny," "No Opportunity Necessary...," "Stop Pulling and Pushing Me") and the man who opened the 1969 Woodstock festival, died on Monday morning from a sudden heart attack at his home in New Jersey, according to his publicist. He was 72. In March of 2012, Havens had announced an end to his 45-year touring career, citing health issues."...Billboard
He was a beautiful soul... may he rest in peace!
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