Joe Ely

Joe Ely
Joe Ely
	Ely in 2017
Background information
Born	February 9, 1947 (age 77); Amarillo, Texas, U.S.
Origin	Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Alternative country; Americana; progressive country; roots rock;
Occupations	Singer-songwriter; musician;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar;
Years active	1970–present
Labels	MCA; Hightone;
Website	joeely.com

Joe Ely (/ˈiːli/; born February 9, 1947)^[3] is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He was "one of the main movers" of Austin, Texas's progressive country scene in the 1970s and '80s.^[3]

He has had a 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.

^ Dickens, Rob (October 9, 2015). "Joe Ely Gets Personal". No Depression. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Bodden, James H. (July 13, 2005). "The life of Joe Ely". Arizona Daily Sun. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c Ruhlmann, William. "Joe Ely Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved July 22, 2023.

[1] Dickens, Rob (October 9, 2015). "Joe Ely Gets Personal". No Depression. Retrieved July 22, 2023.

[Bodden-2] Bodden, James H. (July 13, 2005). "The life of Joe Ely". Arizona Daily Sun. Retrieved July 22, 2023.

[AMG-3] Ruhlmann, William. "Joe Ely Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved July 22, 2023.

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