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Which songbird said this of the singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt: "I think of Townes as the greatest folk songwriter that my native state of Texas ever gave birth to. Some of us songwriters are just lyricists, but he was definitely a poet." |
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Which country music legends dueted for a hit with Townes Van Zandt's "Pancho And Lefty"? |
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What was the full name of the Texan music legend Townes Van Zandt? |
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With which debilitating illness was the Texan songwriter Townes Van Zandt diagnosed as a student? |
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Who did Townes Van Zandt describe as the singer who most inspired him? |
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At the age of 16, the Texan singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt was sent to Shattruck Academy, a military school, in Minnesota. Which sport did he particularly excel in? |
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Which poet gave inspiration to the Texan songwriter Townes Van Zandt? |
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What was the initial major taken by the Texan songwriter Townes Van Zandt when he enrolled at University of Colorado, in Boulder, in 1962? |
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What was the name of the folk club the Texan singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt played at during his time at University of Colorado? |
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Townes Van Zandt was part of the burgeoning folk scene in Houston, Texas, where he was befriended by a New York-born blow-in who joined him for some concerts. Who was that New Yorker? |
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One of the most surreal songs by the Texan singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt was the tale of two poker players. What were their names? |
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What was the name of the first album recorded by the Texan singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt? |
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Joe Ely, once dubbed "the heir to Buddy Holly's mantle" received a gift from the Texan singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt at their first meeting. What was it? |
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After years of traveling and playing small clubs and bars, the legendary Texan singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt seemed to hit the big time when he played one of the USA's top concert venues. Which one was it? |
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In 1972 Townes Van Zandt 'died' twice on his way to hospital after a drugs overdose. Which drug had he OD'd on? |
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The Texan songwriter Townes Van Zandt was a frequent tourer and, like many musicians, saw his share of hotel rooms. What did he like to 'collect' from the rooms he stayed in? |
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With which painter was the Texan singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt said to be obsessed? |
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In 1996, the Texan singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt played what was to be his last ever concert in the USA. Which of these was the venue? |
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The Texan singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt died on January 1, 1997. That day was the anniversary of the death of one of the giants of Country music. Which one? |
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What bizarre accident eventually precipitated the death of the Texan singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt? |
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