Age, Biography and Wiki
Ed Townsend was born on 16 April, 1929 in Fayetteville, TN, is an American music producer. Discover Ed Townsend's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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| Occupation |
soundtrack,composer,music_department |
| Age |
74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
16 April, 1929 |
| Birthday |
16 April |
| Birthplace |
Fayetteville, TN |
| Date of death |
13 August, 2003 |
| Died Place |
San Bernardino, CA |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Soundtrack with the age 74 years old group.
Ed Townsend Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, Ed Townsend height not available right now. We will update Ed Townsend's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Who Is Ed Townsend's Wife?
His wife is Janice Townsend (? - 13 August 2003) ( his death), Cherrigale Townsend (? - ?) ( divorced) ( 3 children)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Janice Townsend (? - 13 August 2003) ( his death), Cherrigale Townsend (? - ?) ( divorced) ( 3 children) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
David Townsend |
Ed Townsend Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ed Townsend worth at the age of 74 years old? Ed Townsend’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Ed Townsend's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Soundtrack |
Ed Townsend Social Network
Timeline
Edward Benjamin Townsend (April 16, 1929 – August 13, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, producer and attorney.
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.
Townsend was born in Fayetteville, Tennessee, United States, and his family soon moved to Memphis where his father was pastor at an African Methodist Episcopal church.
The year Townsend graduated from high school, he was elected to the International American Methodist Episcopal Youth Council (IAMEYC) and traveled worldwide before enrolling in college the next year at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (formerly Arkansas AM&N College).
After graduating, he taught for a year.
Although he never formally practiced law, he frequently used his law training to assist other entertainers in negotiating their recording and performance contracts.
In 1951, Townsend joined the United States Marine Corps and served in Korea.
After his discharge, he recorded a number of singles for various labels, none of which made the charts.
In 1958, he took his ballad, "For Your Love" to Capitol Records, hoping to interest Nat "King" Cole, but, impressed with his voice, Capitol signed him to record it himself.
Dick Clark had just started American Bandstand on television and invited Townsend to sing the first month the show aired.
He was an overnight success and the song peaked at number 13 in the Billboard Hot 100.
Later in 1958 he reached No. 59 with a rendition of "When I Grow Too Old to Dream".
Townsend had no further vocal hits of his own.
In 1962, he wrote a song for soul singer, Jimmy Holiday, "How Can I Forget?", which was later covered by Ben E. King.
He also composed "Tears Of Joy", "Hand It Over", "I Might Like It", "Since I Found You" and "Foolish Fool".
In the early 1970s, Ed Townsend teamed up with Marvin Gaye to co-write the song "Let's Get It On", and co-produce the album of the same title.
Townsend performed on the PBS television special "Rock, Rhythm, and Doo Wop" filmed at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 16 and 17, 2000.
DVDs of the event were sold as fundraisers for PBS stations nationwide.
Ed's son David Townsend, of the band Surface, died at age fifty in 2005.
Honored with a Purple Heart in the Korean War, Townsend is buried at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.
Townsend served as composer for:
