On April 29, 1981, the great local band CowJazz performed at the Cowboy Bar on Main Street in Park City. For those who don’t recall that era, CowJazz was legendary, perhaps as talented a group to ever ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Joe Ely was a Lubbock icon, but behind the legend was a guy who just liked to travel and play music, according to those who knew him best. Born in Amarillo in 1947, Ely grew up ...

Thanks to his eclectic style and tireless touring, he was among the most influential artists in the early days of Americana and alt-country music. By Clay Risen Joe Ely, a singer and songwriter from ...

The legendary alt-country singer-songwriter died on Dec. 15 Christopher Rudolph is a contributing writer for PEOPLE. He previously covered entertainment at The Advocate, HuffPost, Logo News, MTV News ...

Joe Ely, the country music rocker best known for his work with Bruce Springsteen, the Clash and more, has died. He was 78. The “Honky Tonk Masquerade” singer’s family announced the news in a Facebook ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Joe Ely, the influential Texas-born singer-songwriter whose blend of honky-tonk, rock and roadhouse blues made him a favorite among other musicians and led to collaborations with Bruce ...

Well, the world has said goodbye to another country music legend. West Texas singer, songwriter, and producer Joe Ely has passed away, leaving behind a decades-long legacy in rock and country music.

"I had teachers tell me I wouldn't make it to 21 when I was going to high school, so I beat the odds," the legendary musician said in 2011 Desiree Anello is a Writer/Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been ...

The Texas native and Grammy winner recorded with Bruce Springsteen and Los Super Seven and opened for the Clash and the Rolling Stones. By The Associated Press, THR Staff Joe Ely, the influential ...

Texas country music legend Joe Ely died Monday from complications of Lewy Body Dementia and pneumonia, according to a statement posted to his official Facebook account. The acclaimed singer-songwriter ...

Although keeping his personal life somewhat private, Ely shared some devastating news a few months ago when he announced he was battling Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy body dementia. At the time, Ely ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Joe Ely, the influential Texas singer-songwriter whose genre-blending sound helped define progressive country music, has died at 78, Variety reported. Ely died Monday at his home in ...