Townes Van Zandt
| Born | March 7, 1944 |
| Hometown | Fort Worth, Texas, United States |
| Height | 6'3" (1.91m) |
| Spouse | Cindy, Fran Petters, Jeanene Munselle |
| Children | William Vincent Van Zandt, Katie Belle Van Zandt, John Townes Van Zandt II |
| Parents | Harris Williams Van Zandt, Dorothy Townes |
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