US EditionLegendary Texas singer-songwriter Joe Ely dies at 78
- Monday, Joe Ely, the singer-songwriter, died at his Taos, New Mexico home at 78, with Sharon Ely, wife and manager, and Marie Ely, daughter, at his side.
- According to his representative, Ely died from complications of Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s disease and pneumonia.
- Ely recorded 17 studio albums, including Love and Freedom earlier this year, after first gaining notice with The Flatlanders and his 1977 self-titled solo debut.
- The music community reacted, with Kyle Young saying `Joe Ely performed American roots music with the fervor of a true believer who knew music could transport souls` and Ely being inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame in 2022.
- His music crossed genres and helped birth the Americana genre; Ely opened for The Clash in 1979 and 1980, later supporting The Rolling Stones and collaborating with Bruce Springsteen.
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Bruce Springsteen pays tribute to Americana singer Joe Ely
Bruce Springsteen (R) and Joe Ely perform at the Austin Music Awards, held at the Austin Music Hall during the South By Southwest Music Festival on March 14, 2012 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Gary Miller/FilmMagic) Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to Americana singer Joe Ely, who passed away Monday at the age of 78 from complications of Lewy body dementia, Parkinson’s disease and pneumonia. “Over here, we’re deeply saddened by the loss of Joe E…
Joe Ely, a Texas songwriter whose legacy touched rock and punk, dies at 78
AUSTIN, Texas — Joe Ely, the influential Texas-born singer-songwriter whose blend of honky-tonk, rock and roadhouse blues made him a favorite among other musicians and led to collaborations with Bruce Springsteen and the Clash, has died. He was 78.
The 78-year-old musician died at the age of 78 in his home in Taos, New Mexico, from complications arising from dementia in Lewy Corps, pneumonia and Parkinson's
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