Townes Van Zandt
March 7, 1944 — January 1, 1997 (52 years)
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.
Filmography
| 2021 | Without Getting Killed or Caught · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2018 | It All Begins with a Song · as SelfOn Plex |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | Heartworn Highways Revisited · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2004 | Be Here to Love Me · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 1976 | Heartworn Highways · as Self |
| 1975 | Austin City Limits · as Self |