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Joe Ely, the progressive country music pioneer and renowned Texas singer-songwriter, has died at the age of 78.

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

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Ely died Monday, Dec. 15, at his home in Taos, New Mexico, due to complications of Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's and ...

Joe Ely, the Texas singer, songwriter, and member of the Flatlanders, who influenced the Clash and Bruce Springsteen, has died at 78.

Joe Ely, the influential Texas-born singer-songwriter whose blend of honky-tonk, rock, roadhouse blues, led to collaborations ...

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Ely brought his Lubbock-made country rock to Austin and the world, befriending big stars and influencing younger musicians.

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Joe Ely, the singer-songwriter who helped drive a new wave of Texas-based music that united rock and country fans in the ...