Townes Van Zandt
John Townes Van Zandt was an American singer-songwriter. He wrote numerous songs, such as "Pancho and Lefty", "If I Needed You", "Snake Mountain Blues", "Our Mother the Mountain", "Waitin' Round to Die", and "To Live's to Fly". His musical style has often been described as melancholic and features rich, poetic lyrics.
Background
- Born in
- Fort Worth
- Educated at
- University of Colorado BoulderUniversity of HoustonShattuck-Saint Mary's School
- Awards
- 🏆 Americana Music Association President's Award
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1944
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