Townes Van Zandt
Acting•Born March 7, 1944•Died January 1, 1997 (age 52)•Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Biography
John Townes Van Zandt (March 7, 1944 – January 1, 1997) was an American singer-songwriter. He wrote numerous songs, such as "Pancho and Lefty", "For the Sake of the Song", "If I Needed You", "Tecumseh Valley", "Tower Song", "Rex's Blues", and "To Live Is to Fly", that are widely considered masterpieces of American songwriting. His musical style has often been described as melancholy and features rich, poetic lyrics.
Known For
Austin City Limits
1975•TV Series•
6.3
Heartworn Highways
1976•Movie•
7.7
Without Getting Killed or Caught
2021•Movie•
5.5
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
1993•Movie
Be Here to Love Me
2004•Movie•
7.2
For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair
2010•Movie
Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam
1991•Movie
Houston 1988: A Private Concert
1989•Movie
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayMarch 7, 1944
Day of DeathJanuary 1, 1997
Place of BirthFort Worth, Texas, USA
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