If you’re a fan of outlaw country, there’s a pretty good chance the name Townes Van Zandt means a lot to you. The rebellious singer spent his lifetime penning flowery ballads that land somewhere in ...

On March 7, 1944, Townes Van Zandt entered this world for what would be a too-short journey across the world, sharing his melancholy and profound songs, each their own masterclass lesson in ...

The well-worn grave marker in a remote cemetery near Eagle Mountain Lake draws thousands of visitors. They leave liquor, or cigarettes, or charcoal or crayons from gravestone rubbings. “To Live’s To ...

Townes Van Zandt's name conjures tales of drug and alcohol abuse, gambling, rambling and mental illness. That mythic life sometimes overshadows his music, which was often as perfect as his life was ...

This tribute concert to legendary troubadour Townes Van Zandt was held three days prior to what would have been his 73rd birthday. Sadly, Van Zandt didn’t even make it to age 53, dying of cardiac ...

March 7, 2024, marks what would have been the 80th birthday of Townes Van Zandt. The acclaimed and respected Texas singer/songwriter died on New Year’s Day in 1997 at age 52 of cardiac arrhythmia ...

Evan Dando, the only permanent member of fuzz-pop institution the Lemonheads, was one of the great lovable wastrels of the '90s alt-rock boom. He's had a bumpy ride over the decades. The last time we ...