Posted on Sep 2, 2023
Alonzo Townsend takes lessons from his legendary parents to spotlight St. Louis music
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."“My dad was big on having me [be] a part of his business. He had me writing checks, reading contracts, doing computer invoicing and typing letterheads out for him. I was selling CDs for him at festivals,” Townsend told St. Louis on the Air. “I was fortunate to travel with him a lot.”
Townsend’s mother, Vernell, was a gospel blues singer and sang with Henry on several songs, including “Tears Come Rolling Down” and “Going Down Slow.” She also had a career in her own right."...
..."“My dad was big on having me [be] a part of his business. He had me writing checks, reading contracts, doing computer invoicing and typing letterheads out for him. I was selling CDs for him at festivals,” Townsend told St. Louis on the Air. “I was fortunate to travel with him a lot.”
Townsend’s mother, Vernell, was a gospel blues singer and sang with Henry on several songs, including “Tears Come Rolling Down” and “Going Down Slow.” She also had a career in her own right."...
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