Joe Ely

Joe Ely
Ely in 2017
Ely in 2017
Background information
Born (1947-02-09) February 9, 1947 (age 77)
Amarillo, Texas, U.S.
OriginLubbock, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1970–present
Labels
Websitejoeely.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.

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