Townes Van Zandt

Townes Van Zandt (March 7, 1944 - January 1, 1997) was a folk music songwriter and performer.

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of an oil executive, he traveled in his youth around Texas and Colorado. He was the great gr

Townes Van Zandt (March 7, 1944 - January 1, 1997) was a folk music songwriter and performer.

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of an oil executive, he traveled in his youth around Texas and Colorado. He was the great great great grandchild of Isaac Van Zandt, a prominent leader of the Republic of Texas and early state of Texas.