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Steve Earle (born Stephen Fain Earle on January 17, 1955, in San Antonio, Texas) is a singer-songwriter best known for his country music and rock ‘n roll tinged “alt-country.” He is also a published writer, a keen political activist (particularly in protesting against the death penalty in the U.S., as in his song “Ellis Unit One” from the movie Dead Man Walking), and has written and directed a play. Earle also had small roles on the HBO television shows “The Wire” and “Treme”. His sister Stacey Earle is also an acclaimed singer-songwriter, as is his most recent wife, Allison Moorer, whom he wed in 2005.
His first son from an earlier marriage is the singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle, named for Earle’s hero Townes Van Zandt.
In 1975, at the age of 20, Earle moved to Nashville and began working as a songwriter. In these early days, he recorded with Guy Clark and Emmylou Harris. He finally scored a country hit in 1981, writing Johnny Lee’s top ten cut “When You Fall In Love.” Earle’s early work as a performer tended towards the rockabilly sound, popular at the time. In 1986, his first proper album Guitar Town was a critical and commercial success. It sold over 300,000 copies and led some to herald him as a saviour of country music.
Earle long struggled with drug abuse. His addiction eventually caused a departure from performing and recording after he was dropped by MCA in 1991. Whilst in jail on drug and firearm charges, he kicked the habit and returned to music after his release in 1994.
Ellis Unit One” from the movie Dead Man Walking), and has written and directed a play. Earle also had small roles on the HBO television shows “The Wire” and “Treme”. His sister Stacey Earle is also an acclaimed singer-songwriter, as is his most recent wife, Allison Moorer, whom he wed in 2005.
His first son from an earlier marriage is the singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle, named for Earle’s hero Townes Van Zandt.In 1975, at the age of 20, Earle moved to Nashville and began working as a songwriter. In these early days, he recorded with Guy Clark and Emmylou Harris. He finally scored a country hit in 1981, writing Johnny Lee’s top ten cut “
When You Fall In Love.” Earle’s early work as a performer tended towards the rockabilly sound, popular at the time. In 1986, his first proper album Guitar Town was a critical and commercial success. It sold over 300,000 copies and led some to herald him as a saviour of country music.Earle long struggled with drug abuse. His addiction eventually caused a departure from performing and recording after he was dropped by MCA in 1991. Whilst in jail on drug and firearm charges, he kicked the habit and returned to music after his release in 1994.
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madmac17 wrote:
Also saw him in in a club in Vancouver back in '87. 'Twas a rockin' show and he did a kickass version of Dead Flowers. He called it a perfectly good hillbilly song, lol.
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madmac17 wrote:
Saw Steve on the Copperhead Road tour in Halifax. He kicked it out of the arena:) 'Twas nothing short of SPECTACULAR! Oh, and I LOVE VK1990's avatar;)
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VK1990 wrote:
Someday
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LambOfBodom wrote:
I remember whenever my dad took me to see this guy four years ago. I didn't appreciate him then, and to this day, I have everlasting remorse over not doing so.
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r_m wrote:
Wouldn't this be a nice default for a change? -> http://www.last.fm/music/Steve+Earle/+images/55412613
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steveearlefan wrote:
The BEST songwriter since Dylan!
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FIRE91103 wrote:
awesome man
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exprof wrote:
Brussels http://concerts-review.over-blog.com/article-steve-earle-the-dukes-and-duchesses-feat-allison-moorer-a-l-ancienne-belgique-bruxelles-le-10-86424119.html
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WLDB wrote:
@slaughterfish-wtf? He's not dead.
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slaughterfish wrote:
RIP 1955-2011
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IAINoodle wrote:
lonelier than this = timeless
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GreatBarcia wrote:
god damn you Bem McCulloch
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Karmageddonx wrote:
What a terribly underrated artist. One of these days, alt-country is going to really catch on, and when it does, Steve Earle's music will finally get the recognition it deserves.
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OutlawHoss wrote:
Quick story: working sound at local venue, I was shitfaced and decided to bring Mr. Earle a beer . . . manager kicked me out; Steve looked at me and shook his head and covered his face. I didn't realize he'd been sober 12 years at the time. I was so embarrassed . . . lost my job . . . . Appropriately, I got sober soon after; been sober 3 1/2 years now. I think the humiliation and lost opportunity to meet Mr. Earle made me realize what an ass I was being. Sorry Steve. I get it now.
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Guiggsz wrote:
Someday <3
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WLDB wrote:
Saw him at the Ottawa folk festival a few weeks back. Got to meet him and get an autographed LP. T'was fun.
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Harliquensfly wrote:
I can't find a torrent for transcendental blues :( please send me link if you know of one.
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thrice_against wrote:
Sidetracks & Revolution Starts Now <3<3<3
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DerbyMama wrote:
Some great live pics from a recent Steve Earle concert: http://trueendeavorsblog.com/2011/07/27/live-concert-photos-steve-earle/
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Druid66 wrote:
A genuine, tall-walking bad-ass, that's Steve Earle for you. Great singer-songwriter, ballsy political activist, branching out into acting, he's a major character. Alt.-country owes him a ton!
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