About the Book

To Live’s to Fly

To Live’s to Fly

The Ballad of the Late, Great Townes Van Zandt
John Kruth (Author)
March 2008
Trade Paperback · 360 Pages
$18.95 U.S. · $24.00 CAN · £10.99 U.K. · €13.99 E.U.
ISBN 9780306816048
Da Capo Press
 

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Description

At last, the authorized biography of Townes Van Zandt (1944–1997), who wrote such unforgettable songs as Pancho & Lefty and If I Needed You. Born to a wealthy oil family in Ft. Worth, Texas, hounded by alcoholism and depression, Van Zandt pursued a nomadic existence following his muse, whatever the cost to himself, friends, and relatives. Based on exclusive interviews with those close to Van Zandt, including his best friend Guy Clark and colleagues like Steve Earle and John Prine, To Live's to Fly captures all the humor, hijinks, poetry, and heartbreak of this revered, genuinely outlaw country artist.

About the Author

John Kruth is a writer, musician, and author of Bright Moments: The Life and Legacy of Rashaan Roland Kirk. He lives in New York City.