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Texas loses a giant as durable troubadour Joe Ely dies at age 78

Joe Ely is finally at rest. The superb Texas singer-songwriter, a favorite of Bruce Springsteen and Austin City Limits, passed away Monday at age 78, his family announced.

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Joe Ely, a Texas Songwriter Whose Legacy Touched Rock and Punk, Dies Age 78

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Joe Ely, singer and country music trailblazer, dies at 78

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Legendary singer, who worked with Bruce Springsteen and The Clash, dies at 78

“Legendary songwriter, singer, and raconteur Joe Ely died today from complications of Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s and pneumonia,” began a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Monday.

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Texas country music singer-songwriter Joe Ely dies at 78

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Joe Ely, progressive Texas country legend, dead at 78

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Grammy-winning country music trailblazer ‘with unmistakable voice’ dies at 78

Ely was a renowned Texas singer-songwriter and a member of one of the area’s most formative groups, the Flatlanders.

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Joe Ely, Progressive Texas Country Legend Who Toured with The Clash, Dead at 78

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Country star Joe Ely dies at 78

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This week in Texas music history: Blaze Foley at the Austin Outhouse

Foley grew up in San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth, and around the South. He wandered further after dropping out of high school – a drifter, biker, roadie, and songwriter. His songcraft flowered after settling in Georgia, living in a tree house with partner and muse Sybil Rosen.

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Texas trio Khruangbin is nominated for best new artist at the Grammys

TEXAS, USA — If you think your Spotify playlist is getting a little too long, consider the one shared by the members of Khruangbin. It's got 51 hours of songs. “I’m trying to listen to as many different things as possible before they all start to ...