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

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Tue Dec 16, 2025, 05:57 PM

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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.'

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Legendary Texas singer-songwriter Joe Ely dead at 78 [View all] BluesRunTheGame Monday OP

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

He had a Brydy Burrito Brothers sound . Didn't really know him, but I loved the music he was playing. OAITW r.2.0 Monday #2

He was a member of The Flatlanders... BluesRunTheGame Monday #4

Why didn't I hear more of this music back then? Maybe JJ Walker sucked up a lot of that Texas OAITW r.2.0 Monday #5

There was a lot of good music back then. BluesRunTheGame Monday #6

Best answer. OAITW r.2.0 Monday #7

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

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

Sad loss, great performer. steelyboo Tuesday #9

Country rock icon Joe Ely dead at age 78 as his collaborator Bruce Springsteen pays tribute Wiz Imp Tuesday #10