Richie Havens, a Brooklyn-born folk singer whose husky voice, open-tuned guitar and pointed protest hymns welcomed the hippy masses to Max Yasgur's farm at the original Woodstock, died at his home on Monday of a heart attack. He was 72.
Also known for his soulful covers of pop and folk songs, including Beatles classics "Here Comes the Sun" and "Strawberry Fields Forever," Havens toured and recorded music for over 40 years before retiring from the road three years ago.
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