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Joe Ely, Staple of Texas’ 1970s Progressive Country Scene, Dies at 78

Ottawa, ON, Canada / AIR AM 1700 - All Hit Radio
Nina Corcoran
Dec 16, 2025 | 12:54 AM
Joe Ely, Staple of Texas’ 1970s Progressive Country Scene, Dies at 78


The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter played in the Flatlanders and Los Super Seven, and hopped on songs by the Clash, Uncle Tupelo, and the Chieftans