Havens Richie Vedic birth chart profile
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Havens Richie

January 21, 1941 · Brooklyn, New York
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Scorpio
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Ascendant
Virgo
Nakshatra
Vishakha
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Mars / Mercury / Mercury · Mar 2026 – May 2026
PoliticsEntertainmentTravel for workEntertain/MusicSingerGuitaristSelfEmployedSpiritual Leader/ Guru
Biography

Havens Richie Biography

American musician, singer, guitarist and songwriter, widely recognized as a premier interpreter of Bob Dylan songs due in part to his striking rendition of Dylan’s "Just Like A Woman." In 1968 he first hit the Billboard charts with his album, "Something Else Again." It was, however, a spellbinding performance at the Woodstock Festival in 1969 that rocketed him to superstardom with his stunning performance of "Freedom," which became the very voice of Woodstock. Havens’ fiery, poignant, always soulful style has electrified audiences for more than four decades. The eldest of nine kids, Ritchie’s musical sensibility was influenced by his dad, an "ear" piano player, as well as years of exposure to a wide variety of musical styles in his culturally mixed neighborhood. He started as a street-corner singer of doo-wop and at 16, became a member of the McCrea Gospel Singers. Honing his skills in clubs and cafes, his debut album was produced in 1965, selling at first to the underground crowd until he began to hit the charts. Mostly appearing in pop festivals, benefits concerts and varying stage theatres, he signed successively with four record companies and was noted for his many benefits. Havens appeared in the movie "Catch My Soul," 1974, "Greased Lightning," 1977 and TV-PBS specials. In the mid-1970s, the ecologically aware Havens co-founded the Northwinds Undersea Institute, an oceanographic museum for children. He himself is a vegetarian. The decade of the’90s was memorable for Havens’ noteworthy performances at the Earth Ball, an inaugural event for President Clinton in January 1993, as well as a performance for the Dalai Lama of Tibet on 4/08/1993. After a triumphant appearance at the Troubadours of Folk Festival on 6/06/1993, the audience refused to let him leave the stage, his performance being described as "urgently fierce." "Resume: The Best of Richie Havens on Rhino Records," a collection of his recordings from the late ’60s-early ’70s, was released in 1993. Widely admired for his passion and integrity, Havens truly is a legend in his own time. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Havens Richie (Public profile of Richie Havens)

Born Tue Jan 21 1941 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) in Brooklyn, United States

Overview

Richie Havens was an American folk singer and guitarist celebrated for a distinctive, percussive guitar style and a soulful vocal delivery. A prominent figure in the 1960s folk scene, he became an enduring symbol of the Woodstock era and civil‑rights era activism through his music and performances.

Key facts

  • Birth: January 21, 1941 — Brooklyn, New York, United States
  • Death: July 22, 2013 — Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
  • Occupation: Musician, singer, songwriter
  • Signature moment: Opened Woodstock festival in 1969 with an extended, improvised performance that featured his signature song "Freedom"
  • Notable work: Debut album Mixed Bag (1967) highlighted by tracks such as Handsome Johnny

News and legacy

Richie Havens’s death in 2013 sparked widespread tributes from fellow artists and fans. His Woodstock appearance remains one of the defining moments of the late 1960s American folk and counterculture movements. Over the years, his music has been remastered and included in Woodstock-related releases and retrospective programming, helping to preserve his influence on folk, world music, and social sentiment in popular culture.

Projects and appearances

Throughout his career, Havens performed on stage around the world and contributed to film and television projects. His recordings blended folk with blues and world rhythms, earning him a lasting place in music history. While active years were primarily before the 1980s, his work continues to be revisited by new audiences through reissues and archival releases.

Social media and online presence

There are no active official social media accounts representing Richie Havens, as he passed away in 2013. Fans and archival organizations may host tribute pages, but these are not official channels. For reliable information, refer to established music outlets, historical archives, and catalog records from labels that released his work.

Recent status

There are no new projects by Havens. The legacy of his music endures through remastered releases, compilations, and continued cultural references to his Woodstock performance and contributions to folk music history.

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Numerology Profile

Life Path
1

Chaldean Life Path 1 is the path of the Sun—independence, initiative, and leadership. It indicates self-made growth and lessons in confident direction.

Destiny
6

Chaldean Destiny 6 indicates service and harmony as your expression. It supports counseling, teaching, design, healing, and community responsibility.

Soul Urge
4

Chaldean Soul 4 desires stability and certainty. It seeks routine, reliability, and a grounded structure to feel secure.

Personality
11

Chaldean Personality 11 appears intuitive and inspiring. Others often sense sensitivity, vision, and spiritual presence.

Kabbalah Number
4

Kabbalah Number 4 reflects an inner spiritual code of structure and stability. It supports discipline, grounded effort, and dependable progress.

Birth
3

Unlock Birth Number 3 in Vedic astrology: explore personality traits, strengths, challenges, career potential, love compatibility, and life guidance via numerology.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1965
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1965 (Debut album)
1969
Career
Gain social status 1969 (Sang Freedom at Woodstock)
1974
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1974 (Appeared in "Catch My Soul")
1977
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1977 (Appeared in "Greased Lightning")
1993
Career
Gain social status 20 January 1993 (Sang at Clinton inaugeration)
1993
Career
Gain social status 6 June 1993 (Folk festival, great hit)
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