Richie Havens

Richie Havens

1941-01-21 Brooklyn, New York, USA 26 Credits

Biography

Richard Pierce Havens was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music encompassed elements of folk, soul, and rhythm and blues. He had an intense and rhythmic guitar style (often in open tunings), and played soulful covers of pop and folk songs. He was the opening act at Woodstock.

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Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation

Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation

2019

as Self

7.3
Acting

50 years after the legendary fest, Barak Goodman’s electric retelling of Woodstock, from the point of view of those who were on the ground, evokes the...

Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970

Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970

2019

as Self

Acting

In 1970, three years following his death from Huntington’s disease, an all-star cast of musicians gathered at Los Angeles, CA’s Hollywood Bowl to pay ...

... Sings Dylan II

... Sings Dylan II

2015

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

A feast of cover versions of Bob Dylan songs from the BBC archives, with classic tracks old and new and some surprises from the 1960s to the present.

Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation

Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation

2013

as Self

7.0
Acting

Explores the music scene in Greenwich Village, New York in the '60s and early '70s. The film highlights some of the finest singer/songwriters of the d...

...Sings the Beatles

2009

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

A look back at some of the Beatles' performances.

I'm Not There

I'm Not There

2007

as Old Man Arvin

6.5
Acting

Six actors portray six personas of music legend Bob Dylan in scenes depicting various stages of his life, chronicling his rise from unknown folksinger...

Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

2003

as Himself

Acting

Gil Scott-Heron was one of the most influential musicians and poets of the last 50 years. In Don Letts's documentary, Gil tells his own story for the ...

Orphan of War

1999

Acting

A Mossad agent goes to New York to try to stop an illegal arms shipment to Iraq prior to the Gulf War and discover the mystery behind his mother's rap...

Orphan of War

1999

Music

A Mossad agent goes to New York to try to stop an illegal arms shipment to Iraq prior to the Gulf War and discover the mystery behind his mother's rap...

US Rushes

US Rushes

1997

Music

Three weeks of travel in the USA in June 1997: New York, Vermont, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, edited entirely in camera and projec...

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

1995

as Self

10.0
Acting

The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.

Woodstock Diary

Woodstock Diary

1994

as Self

9.2
Acting

Woodstock Diary was originally broadcasted on U.S. TV in August 1994 - in honor of the 25th anniversary of the event. Later it was released on DVD wit...

Tribute to Harry Chapin

Tribute to Harry Chapin

1991

Acting

Tribute concert held in 1987 at Carnegie Hall (and later televised on PBS), commemorating Harry Chapin's posthumous receipt of the Congressional Medal...

Perfect Harmony

Perfect Harmony

1991

as Scrapper Johnson

6.1
Acting

During the 1950s, a private school in the south undergoes racial tension as it experiences desegregation. Can a love of music help ease the pain?

Street Hunter

Street Hunter

1990

as Daze

5.8
Acting

Logan Blade is a tough police officer who has to confront a gang led by ruthless Colonel Walsh.

Hearts of Fire

Hearts of Fire

1987

as Pepper Ward

3.8
Acting

A reclusive musician, once a huge rock star, takes a young female protegee. While on a tour she meets a younger, more popular rocker and switches her ...

The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite

The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite

1981

as Amos

3.0
Acting

In this sequel to "The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything," down-on-his-luck Kirby Winter inherits a floundering business, and the magical gold watch w...

The Boss' Son

The Boss' Son

1978

as Albert

Acting

Bobby Rose has just returned home after graduating business school. He agrees to start working for his father, a successful carpet manufacturer. Bobby...

Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary

1977

as Self - Performer

Acting

Train wreck, some might call it a TV special, proving that not everything was better in the good old days. That includes Rolling Stone Magazine.

Greased Lightning

Greased Lightning

1977

as Woodrow

6.3
Acting

The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race.

Ali the Man: Ali the Fighter

Ali the Man: Ali the Fighter

1975

Music

Ali the Fighter was made in 1975, when the Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier fight was still fresh in everyone's minds. Filmmaker William Greaves frames Ali's ...

Catch My Soul

Catch My Soul

1974

as Othello

5.4
Acting

Screenwriter John Good's rock & roll adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello who is a wandering evangelist who happens onto Iago's remote commune. There h...

The Fighters

The Fighters

1974

as Self (uncredited)

Acting

Behind-the-scenes documentary chronicling the Fight of the Century between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali.

Richie Havens - Live at Montreux Casino 1972

Richie Havens - Live at Montreux Casino 1972

1972

Acting

Richie Havens concert at Casino de Montreux, Switzerland in 1971. With Paul Williams (guitar), Emile Latimer (drums), Eric Oxendine (bass). The y...

Woodstock

Woodstock

1970

as Self

7.5
Acting

An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation through cleanup, with historic access to insiders,...

Wake at Generation

Wake at Generation

1968

as Self

Acting

An unreleased concert film, shot at the Generation Club on 8th St. in NYC on April 7, 1968. Big Brother & The Holding Co. "Summertime" Joni Mitchell...