John Ashbery has referred to him as "one of the New York School's best-kept secrets.
"[1] Towle currently lives in New York City with actress Diane Tyler.
In the 1960s, Towle became associated with the New York School, taking workshops with Kenneth Koch and Frank O'Hara.
(Kulchur Foundation, 1983) Some Musical Episodes (Poetry and Prose).
(Hanging Loose Press, 1992) The History of the Invitation: New and Selected Poems 1963 - 2000.