Joe Ely, the progressive country music pioneer and renowned Texas singer-songwriter, has died at the age of 78.

The Flatlanders founder succumbed to complications of Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's disease and pneumonia at his New Mexico home.

Joe Ely, who was a central figure in Texas’ progressive country scene during the 1970s, has died at the age of 78.

In the late 1970s, Ely developed a friendship with Joe Strummer of The Clash. The punk band invited him to open their London ...

Ely, a legend of Texas music, died Monday at 78 ...

"Joe Ely 2017" by Republic Country Club is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Joe Ely, the celebrated singer-songwriter who played a vital role in the progressive ...

Joe Ely never broke out into the mainstream, but has been a beloved Texas treasure for five decades. His death Monday at age ...

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Texas progressive country pioneer Joe Ely has died aged 78, leaving a lasting legacy across American roots music.

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