| Henry Townsend was an American blues musician and guitarist. He was born on October 27, 1909, in Shelby, Mississippi, and he passed away on September 24, 2006. Known for his distinctive style, Townsend was a talented singer and songwriter who contributed to the development of the St. Louis blues scene. He recorded his first songs in the 1920s and continued to perform and record throughout his long career. Henry Townsend was a significant figure in the history of blues music. |
