Along the Rick in Peace front, folk singer Richie Havens died this week at age 72. He was apparently well known for his performance at Woodstock. Per the NPR article about his death,
Havens was the first performer to walk onto the stage at the festival; he sat on a stool and performed for nearly two hours — including an improvisation that incorporated the spiritual "Motherless Child," later called "Freedom." It became a highlight of the documentary about the festival and introduced him to audiences around the world.
I'd never heard of Richie until the other day when I read about his passing. I'm glad that Rick Show has given me a reason to start clicking on some of the headlines I come across. You never know what you'll learn.
http://youtu.be/tf1B9ktRCkg
Rick in Peace.
Wow - good find! Unsung singing hero, if you ask me. To set the tone for a whole festival that changed the world....man, you can't beat that! Plus, that is was crazy close-up on his face to start that video. Haha.
ReplyDeleteI really wonder what that experience must have been like.
DeleteRick show is on!!!! Wow. I can hardly keep up. I am on vacation next week so please go light so I don't miss these gems.
ReplyDeleteI'm obligated to report the news, man.
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