The Digital Journalist
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Blues legend Henry Townsend, 96, holds hands with his son and manager Alonzo Townsend, 19, (yes, hard to believe, but it's true) backstage before performing at the Palace Arts Center Theater in downtown Grapevine, Texas. Legendary blues players Pinetop Perkins, Honeyboy Edwards, Robert Lockwood, Jr. and Henry Townsend participated in the concert benefiting "The Blue Shoe Project" which promotes education through music.