Ed Townsend
Ed Townsend | |
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Townsend in 1959 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Edward Benjamin Townsend |
| Born | April 16, 1929 Fayetteville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | August 13, 2003 (aged 74) San Bernardino, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 1950–2001 |
| Labels | Aladdin, Dot, Capitol, Carlton, Warner Bros., Challenge, Liberty, MGM, Curtom, Chocolate City, KT Records, Maxx Records, Tru-Glo-Town Records, EGA Records |
Ed Townsend | |
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| Education | Arkansas AM&N College |
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| Children | 3 |
| Family | David Townsend |
Edward Benjamin Townsend (April 16, 1929 – August 13, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He performed and composed "For Your Love", a rhythm and blues doo-wop classic, and co-wrote "Let's Get It On" with Marvin Gaye.