Richard John Havers (1 April 1951 – 31 December 2017) was a British music author, journalist, consultant and broadcaster.
In 1984 he moved to Continental Airlines, launching their service between Gatwick and Houston, and contributing to building up the company's organisation.
[1][2] His first role, drawing on his airline experience, was in promoting concerts and tours by Paul McCartney, Chicago, and The Beach Boys.
He also wrote for newspapers and magazines including The Daily Telegraph, The Times, and Record Collector, and contributed liner notes for many blues and jazz box set anthologies.
[1][2][3][4] He lived in the Scottish Borders, where he campaigned against wind farm development in the Lammermuir Hills, before moving to Somerset where he chaired the board of the tourism organisation Visit Exmoor.