Ed Townsend was born on April 16, 1929.

Ed Townsend was born on April 16, 1929.

Ed Townsend died on August 13, 2003 at the age of 74.

Ed Townsend was born on April 16, 1929 and died on August 13, 2003. Ed Townsend would have been 74 years old at the time of death or 86 years old today.

The members of the Sanford and Townsend band were Ed Sanford and Johnny Townsend. The band was active from 1974 until 1980. The band had one hit single "Smoke from a Distant Fire."