Legendary Texas singer-songwriter Joe Ely dies at 78

Joe Ely, a Texas songwriter whose legacy touched rock and punk, dies age 78

By JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — 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. Ely died in Taos, New Mexico, of complications from Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s and pneumonia, with his wife and daughter by his side, according to a post on …

Joe Ely, Texas country-rock legend and collaborator with the Clash and Bruce Springsteen, dead at 78

The Flatlanders founder succumbed to complications of Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's disease and pneumonia at his New Mexico home.

Joe Ely, Texas troubadour who played pivotal role in Austin’s transformation, has died

The singer performed in North Texas dozens of times, most often at Billy Bob’s Texas, Poor David’s Pub, Caravan of Dreams, the Granada Theater and the Kessler...

Country music world heartbroken by icon’s death at 78: ‘Thank you for the music’

The country music world has had its share of heartbreak of late, and Monday brought more with the news of Joe Ely’s death.

Influential voice of progressive country dies at 78

AUSTIN, Texas — Joe Ely, the influential Texas singer-songwriter whose genre-blending sound helped define progressive country music, has died at 78, Variety reported.