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;
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)	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 and James McMurtry in addition to his early work with The Clash and more recent acoustic tours with 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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