J.T. Van Zandt Remembers His Father Townes Van Zandt

J.T. Van Zandt

YETI, a maker of coolers, created a web series about sons and fathers.  In one of the episodes, entitled “Anchor Point,” Townes Van Zandt’s eldest son J.T. talks about growing up in the shadow of a destructive legend.

In the video, J.T. explains how his relationship with his father led to him finding his own passion for fly fishing.  The short video is a fascinating look at how J.T. found his own path and how he reflects on his father’s legacy. He also talks about how Townes Van Zandt affects the way he is as a father himself. It’s really quite beautiful. Check it out.

Figure out what it is that makes you happy.  Work hard.  Forget about the rest.  Come home.  And be a good man.  Be a f-ing man.  And go to sleep, and wake up early, and do it again.”

Other episodes in the My Old Man series are available online.

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