Legendary Texas singer-songwriter Joe Ely dead at 78

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[tanyev]

1. Well, crap. Still processing Raul Malo's death.

Just saw that Ely had Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s. I had no idea.

This has been a really bad week.

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2. He had a Brydy Burrito Brothers sound . Didn't really know him, but I loved the music he was playing.

[BluesRunTheGame]

4. He was a member of The Flatlanders...

…with Butch Hancock and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.

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5. Why didn't I hear more of this music back then? Maybe JJ Walker sucked up a lot of that Texas

folk-rock sound?

[BluesRunTheGame]

6. There was a lot of good music back then.

More than any one person could keep track of.

[OAITW r.2.0]

7. Best answer.

[AZJonnie]

8. I'm catching the Gram Parson's vibe you seem to be alluding to from the Bluebird vid upthread

I've heard of Joe Ely of course, but never really heard him. I'll be checking some out tomorrow, in memoriam.

Joe Ely

[LaMouffette]

3. Nooooooo! Not Joe Ely too! My favorite memories of living in Austin, TX, are of seeing Joe performing at La Zona Rosa.

I can't imagine Austin without Joe Ely.. He was unique. My heart is breaking from the news of Joe's passing and from the horrific deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, the shooting at Brown University and at Bondi Beach... It feels like the world is spinning out of control.

[steelyboo]

9. Sad loss, great performer.

I always liked his cover of Robert Earl Keen's "The Road Goes On Forever"

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[Wiz Imp]

10. Country rock icon Joe Ely dead at age 78 as his collaborator Bruce Springsteen pays tribute

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15390093/Joe-Ely-dead-collaborator-Bruce-Springsteen-tribute.html

Known for mixing rock-and-roll with hardcore honky tonk, Texas-born Ely earned a Grammy in his widely-successful career and also collaborated with musicians outside his own genre such as Bruce Springsteen, Lyle Lovett, The Clash, and more.

According to their announcement, Ely died as a result of complications of Lewy Body dementia, Parkinson's and pneumonia.

Bruce Springsteen, who collaborated with Ely, paid tribute to the late star: 'Over here we're deeply saddened by the loss of Joe Ely, a singular American singer, great musician and great artist.

'I was lucky enough to count Joe as a true friend and I will miss that voice and his companionship. Our hearts go out to his wonderful wife Sharon and the family. We’ve lost an American classic.'