Musician Dictionary

Henry Townsend

American musician (1909–2006)

DescriptionAmerican musician (1909–2006)
Source: Wikidata
Born1909-10-27
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceShelby Shelby
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2006-09-24
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathMequon Mequon
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsinger pianist musician blues musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice piano guitar
Source: Wikidata
Genresblues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsColumbia Records Bluebird Records
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

H. Townsend Henry Henry J Townsend Henry James Townsend Henry Jesse James Townsend Henry Mule Townsend Henry Thomas Henry Townsend (as Henry Thomas) Henry Townsend (as Jesse Townsend) Henry Townsend And Friends Henry Towsend Jesse Townsend Townsend

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