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March 1998

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The Great, Late Townes Van Zandt

He was a reckless drunk and a hopeless idealist, but he was also the best Texas songwriter of our time. Just ask Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Nanci Griffith, and countless others who knew him well.

by Michael Hall

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