Townes Van Zandt
Known For
Acting
Born
1944-03-07 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Died
1997-01-01
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.
Most Known For
Austin City Limits
as Self
Be Here to Love Me
as Self (archive footage)
Heartworn Highways
as Self
Without Getting Killed or Caught
as Self (archive footage)
Heartworn Highways Revisited
as Self (archive footage)
For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair
as Self (archive footage)
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
as Self
Houston 1988: A Private Concert
as himself
Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam
as Himself