Joe Ely (born in Amarillo, Texas, on 9 February 1947; died 15 December 2025) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist remembered as one of the main movers" of Austin, Texas' progressive country scene in the 1970s and 1980s, and for his genre-crossing career performing with Bruce Springsteen, Uncle Tupelo, Los Super Seven, The Chieftains, James McMurtry, The Clash, Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, and Guy Clark. In October 2022, he was inducted to the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. Ely spent his formative years from age 12 in Lubbock, Texas. Shortly after high school, … read more
Joe Ely (born in Amarillo, Texas, on 9 February 1947; died 15 December 2025) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist remembered as one of the main movers" of Austin, Texas' progressive country scene in the 1970s and 1980s, and for his genre-crossing career performing with … read more
Joe Ely (born in Amarillo, Texas, on 9 February 1947; died 15 December 2025) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist remembered as one of the main movers" of Austin, Texas' progressive country scene in the 1970s and 1980s, and for his genre-crossing career performing with Bruce Springsteen, Uncle Tupelo, Los Super Seven, The Chieftains, James … read more
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