RIP Richie Havens, thank you!

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A lot of bad news flowing around these days and the news about Richie Havens’ death can be added to the unfortunate list.

ABOUT RICHIE HAVENS

As a guitarist I have been greatly influenced by Havens’ guitar playing style and the wonderful sound of his music.  His voice resonates in a profound way and his energy is captivating.  I was fortunate to see him in concert many times over the years, and I am grateful for those memories.

His albums are special, particularly his earliest ones like “Mixed Bag†and others in the late 60s and early 70s.

I always imagined that I could produce a TV concert that would team Richie Havens with Joni Mitchell but I guess that will have to wait.  I encourage everyone to  listen to his popular hits such as “Sandy†“I Can’t Make It Anymore†“High Flyin’ Bird†or “Here Comes the Sun†and soooooo many others.

“Sandy†is probably my all-time favorite of his tunes, I have a great love song, although it probably wasn’t one of his biggest hits.

“Follow†is another great one by Richie.

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