Ed Townsend

For the swimmer, see Ed Townsend (swimmer).

Ed Townsend
Townsend in 1959
Townsend in 1959
Background information
Birth nameEdward Benjamin Townsend
Born(1929-04-16)April 16, 1929
Fayetteville, Tennessee
DiedAugust 13, 2003(2003-08-13) (aged 74)
San Bernardino, California
GenresRhythm and blues, Doo-wop, Soul
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Record producer
Years active1950s-2001
LabelsAladdin, Dot, Capitol, Carlton, Warner Bros., Challenge, Liberty, MGM, Curtom, Chocolate City, KT Records, Maxx Records, Tru-Glo-Town Records, EGA Records,
Ed Townsend
EducationArkansas AM&N College
Spouses
  • Cherrigale
  • Janice
Children3
FamilyDavid Townsend

Edward Benjamin Townsend (April 16, 1929[1] – 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.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Larkin50 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Perrone, Pierre (December 25, 2005). "David Townsend – Singer with the soul trio Surface". Independent.co.uk – Obituaries. Archived from the original on December 25, 2005. Retrieved April 24, 2009.