The Most Free-Spirited Hippies in Hollywood History

Roger Daltrey

The founder of British rock band The Who, pictured above on the left, embodied the rebellious type of hippie. His signature move was swinging a microphone by its cord while on stage. The song "My Generation" pays homage to the counter-culture era.

Richie Havens

Richie Havens was the iconic opening act at Woodstock. He was a poet before he was a musician, but he expertly combined the two crafts and decided to pick up a guitar. Good thing he did, right? He was picked up by Bob Dylan's manager in the 1960s and wrote several blues albums. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.